Plant Maintenance Technician

About the Role

The Plant Maintenance Technician monitors and maintains all plant systems and equipment, including balers, conveyor belts, gearboxes, electrical motors, pulleys, shafts, and bearings. The role responds to system failures by performing or assigning corrective repairs to ensure safe and efficient operation, and reports to the Plant Maintenance Manager. Core duties involve performing repairs in compliance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules and OSHA regulations, and conducting preventive maintenance inspections on major equipment such as balers, conveyors, hydraulic power packs, eddy currents, optical sorters, compressors, and building equipment. The technician maintains the Daily Equipment Inspection (DEI) backlog, adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules, and notifies the Senior Plant Maintenance Manager when additional work is required or when repairs exceed Standard Repair Times. They also inspect the quality of third‑party repairs, recommend improvements to production and equipment performance, and multitask across multiple priorities. Emergency breakdown service calls are handled with limited supervision, and a clean, safe work area is maintained in line with corporate and OSHA standards. • Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on balers, conveyors, gearboxes, motors, pumps, and other plant equipment following WM Safety and OSHA standards. • Conduct daily equipment inspections (DEI) and manage the inspection backlog. • Adjust work procedures to meet production schedules and report issues that exceed Standard Repair Times. • Inspect third‑party repairs and recommend improvements to production, equipment performance, and product quality. • Respond to emergency breakdowns and perform service calls with limited supervision. • Work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, in both indoor plant and outdoor weather conditions. • Maintain a clean, safe work area complying with corporate and OSHA standards.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸repairs
• ▸preventive maintenance
• ▸equipment inspections
• ▸emergency repairs
• ▸system monitoring
• ▸safety compliance

What You Bring

Required qualifications include at least two years of relevant experience, being 18 years of age or older, legal eligibility to work in the United States, and the ability to meet the physical demands of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. Candidates must successfully complete pre‑employment screening, including a drug test and physical examination. Preferred qualifications were not specified. The role may require travel by air or access to federal property, necessitating a REAL ID or an acceptable TSA‑approved alternative. Candidates must be willing to obtain or already possess the required identification. Technicians are trained to deliver superior maintenance on diesel equipment, with a strong focus on safety practices. WM offers pride, training, growth, opportunity, great benefits, and rewards for its workforce. • Meet required qualifications: 2 years relevant experience, 18+ age, legal US work eligibility, ability to meet physical demands, and pass pre‑employment drug and physical screening.

Requirements

• ▸2 years
• ▸us eligibility
• ▸physical demands
• ▸real id
• ▸diesel maintenance
• ▸safety

Benefits

Employees receive a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a stock purchase plan, a 401(k) match, and paid vacation, holidays, and personal days, though benefits may vary by site. WM emphasizes safety, training, growth opportunities, and rewards for its technicians. • Receive competitive compensation including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, and paid time off.

Work Environment

Onsite