Wm
Leading provider of comprehensive waste management services across North America.
Assistant, Industrial Maintenance Technician MRF- 3rd Shift
Maintain and repair plant equipment on 3rd shift at WM recycling facility
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 and bearings. You will respond quickly to system failures, diagnose issues, and perform repairs to ensure safe and efficient operations under the guidance of the Plant Maintenance Manager. • Conduct preventive maintenance and repair of equipment such as balers, conveyors, hydraulic packs, motors, pumps, forklifts, and building systems • Perform daily equipment inspections and maintain backlog • Adjust work to meet production schedules and report unmet tasks to Sr. Plant Maintenance Manager • Inspect third‑party repairs and recommend improvements • Respond to emergency breakdowns and perform repairs with limited supervision • Maintain a clean, safe work area complying with OSHA and WM safety rules • Push, pull, bend, lift objects >50 lb • Follow Waste Management Safety, Life Critical Rules, and OSHA standards
Key Responsibilities
- ▸preventive maintenance
- ▸equipment inspection
- ▸emergency repair
- ▸production scheduling
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸repair inspection
What You Bring
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, legally authorized to work in the United States, and able to meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting over 50 lb and working from ladders or raised platforms. Successful candidates will also pass a pre‑employment drug screen and physical. • Uniforms and PPE supplied • Flexibly work nights or weekends as operational needs dictate • Age 18+ and legal U.S. work eligibility • Ability to lift >50 lb, work on ladders, and stand on concrete floors • Pass pre‑employment drug screen and physical examination • Strong problem‑solving, teamwork, and independent work skills • Use motor coordination of arms, hands, fingers, and legs • Exposure to dirt, noise, weather extremes; work from ladders/raised platforms
Requirements
- ▸ppe
- ▸night shifts
- ▸18+
- ▸heavy lifting
- ▸drug screen
- ▸teamwork
Benefits
Hiring today, for tomorrow. If you are looking for a safer work environment, financial security for your family, and a company that values employee well‑being, WM could be your next career move as a Plant Maintenance Technician. WM promises career progression, stability, and a safe workplace. The position is a third‑shift role, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 pm to 5:30 am, providing stable hours that support work‑life balance and financial stability. • Starting pay $24‑$26 per hour with stable third‑shift hours • Paid training and career‑progression opportunities • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, short‑term disability) • Stock purchase plan, pension and additional benefits
Work Environment
Onsite