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Compactor Technician & Welder, 1st Shift and Great Benefits

WM
MADISON, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2026

Compactor Technician / Welder – 1st Shift 

Pay Range: Starting at $25.00 and up per hour (depending on your experience) and paid weekly.

Preferred Experience: 2 plus years of solid electrical experience, hydraulic repair and welding MIG and STICK experience. 

Shift: Monday - Friday, Starting at 5:30 am 

 

What is the value of a WM job? 

 

The value of a WM job is more than a paycheckIt’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. 

We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are Committed to Growth: 100% tuition paid for benefits eligible employees and their family, and established career progression.

We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!

Who are we? #WeAreWM

Ready to roll with us?  Click Apply to join the Waste Management team today. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

What is the value of a WM job? 

The value of a WM job is more than a paycheckIt’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. 

We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are Committed to Growth: 100% tuition paid for benefits eligible employees and their family, and established career progression.

We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!

Who are we? #WeAreWM

Ready to roll with us?  Click Apply to join the Waste Management team today. 
I. Job Summary

Under general supervision, applies appropriate welds to fabricate or repair compactors, containers and carts. 

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

  • Performs minor repairs and applies basic welding processes.
  • Repairs compactors, containers and carts.
  • Performs preventive maintenance inspections, diagnostic and repair of electrical and hydraulic systems on compactors.
  • Qualified in the welding processes such as arc welding, gas welding, aluminum welding, brazing, and soft soldering on a variety of materials.
  • Conducts safety checks on compactors and containers.
  • Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing compactors and containers, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
  • Assists senior welders in the completion of project work.
  • Performs service calls for compactor repair.
  • Performs related work such as flame cutting, bending, forming, beveling, notching of metal and plastic parts.
  • Performs all work within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
  • Works from prints, drawings and verbal instructions.
  • Performs standard layouts and set-ups of dimensions and tolerances.
  • Utilizes standard shop hand tools, measuring devices and equipment.
  • Performs other maintenance related work as required.
  • Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards.
  • Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.


III. Qualifications 

A. Required Qualifications 
 

  • 2 years of previous experience


B. Preferred Qualifications 

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
 

The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $ 25.00 and up. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location


V. Benefits 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

 

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.

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