Wm
Leading provider of comprehensive waste management services across North America.
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Maintain and repair plant equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Plant Maintenance Technician you will keep the plant operating at peak performance, maintaining equipment such as balers, conveyors, gearboxes, motors, pulleys, shafts, and bearings. You will respond quickly to system failures, diagnose issues, and ensure safe and efficient repairs while reporting to the Plant Maintenance Manager. • Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and diagnose, repair, or rebuild major equipment such as balers, conveyors, hydraulic power packs, eddy currents, electro‑magnetic belts, optical sorters, diverters, compressors, trash compactors, motors, glass breakers, wire‑tie systems, fans, pumps, forklifts, front‑end loaders, and building equipment. • Maintain the Daily Equipment Inspections (DEI) backlog. • Adjust work procedures to meet production schedules and notify the Sr. Plant Maintenance Manager if additional work is needed or cannot be completed within Standard Repair Times. • Inspect the quality of third‑party repairs and rebuilds. • Recommend improvements to enhance production, equipment performance, and product quality. • Respond to emergency breakdown service calls. • Perform work with limited supervision while maintaining high performance standards. • Be flexible with work schedule, including nights and weekends, to meet operational needs. • Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA standards and follow Waste Management Safety, Life Critical Rules, and OSHA requirements. • Use motor coordination with arms, hands, fingers, and legs; push, pull, bend, and lift objects greater than 50 lb; work from ladders or raised platforms; stand or work on concrete floors for most of the day; and be exposed to dirt, odors, noise, and weather extremes.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸preventive maintenance
- ▸equipment repair
- ▸emergency response
- ▸inspection backlog
- ▸process improvement
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
WM is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and provides accommodations throughout the hiring process. Candidates may need a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative for travel or access to federal property. • Multitask and manage multiple priorities efficiently. • Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience. • Must be over 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States. • Ability to meet physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations. • Successfully complete pre‑employment drug screen and physical exam.
Requirements
- ▸multitask
- ▸2 years
- ▸age 18
- ▸physical
- ▸drug screen
- ▸eligibility
Benefits
Are you looking for a safer work environment, financial security for your family, and a clear path for career advancement as a Plant Maintenance Technician? WM offers stable hours, competitive pay, uniforms, PPE, extensive paid training, and a fun, engaging workplace that supports your growth and well‑being. The position provides a starting wage of $41.09 per hour, stable Monday‑Friday afternoon shifts (3:30 pm‑12:00 am), and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a stock purchase plan, and a pension. WM is committed to offering reliable schedules that help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
Work Environment
Onsite