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Environmental Equipment Technician in Cleveland

Date Posted: 28 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

A growing equipment company is hiring an Environmental Equipment Technician to service, repair and maintain refuse and recycling equipment, including garbage trucks, roll-off hoists, compactors and balers. You'd work in the shop and in the field, keeping customer equipment running safely and reliably.

What you'll do

  • Diagnose and repair the hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic and diesel systems on garbage trucks, roll-off hoists, compactors and balers.
  • Do preventive maintenance, inspections and service to manufacturer specs.
  • Troubleshoot equipment on-site and in the shop, and find the root cause of failures.
  • Install, set up and test new compactors, balers and truck bodies before delivery, and walk customers through how to operate them.
  • Keep accurate service records, work orders and parts requests.
  • Follow all safety and environmental rules on every job.

What you bring

  • 2+ years of hands-on experience as a mechanic or technician on heavy equipment.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with hydraulics, electrical systems and diesel engines.
  • Comfortable with diagnostic tools, schematics and service manuals.
  • A valid driver's license. A CDL, welding skills or OEM training is a plus.
  • A self-starter who can work on their own and communicate well with customers.

Contact
Danielle Sands, GPAC
danielle.sands@gogpac.com | 605-988-6338
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dlsands/

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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