1st Shift Senior Industrial Maintenance Mechanic $3,000 Sign on Bonus

About the Role

Each day, you'll play a key role in keeping our plant running at its best, maintaining everything from balers and conveyor belts to gearboxes, electrical motors, pulleys, shafts, and bearings. As a Senior Plant Maintenance Mechanic, you'll jump into action when systems fail, using your skills to quickly identify and fix issues, ensuring everything is back up and running safely and efficiently. You'll work with cutting‑edge equipment and tackle challenges that require both expertise and determination. Reporting to the Plant Maintenance Manager, you'll help drive the success of our operations, ensuring the plant runs smoothly and safely at all times. • Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and diagnose, repair, rebuild major equipment (e.g., balers, conveyors, hydraulic power packs, etc.). • Maintain the Daily Equipment Inspections (DEI) backlog. • Adjust work procedures to meet production schedules; notify Sr. Plant Maintenance Manager of work that exceeds Standard Repair Times. • Inspect quality of third‑party repairs and rebuilds. • Recommend improvements to boost production, equipment performance, and product quality. • Respond to emergency breakdown service calls. • Perform work with limited supervision while maintaining high performance standards. • Remain flexible for nights and weekends as operational needs require. • Keep work area clean and safe, complying with Corporate/OSHA standards and safety procedures. • Perform repairs in line with Waste Management Safety, Life Critical Rules, and OSHA requirements. • Perform physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, bending, and lifting objects over 50 lb. • Work from ladders or raised platforms. • Stand or work on concrete floors most of the day.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸preventive maintenance
• ▸equipment repair
• ▸emergency response
• ▸quality inspection
• ▸process improvement
• ▸safety compliance

What You Bring

Work environment and physical demands include using motor coordination of arms, hands, fingers, and legs, and performing physical activities such as pushing, pulling, bending, and lifting objects over 50 lb. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The position may require a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative for travel to federal property or air travel. Successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, the required identification. • Multitask and manage multiple priorities efficiently. • Minimum 4 years relevant work experience. • Age 18 or older and legally eligible to work in the United States. • Ability to meet physical job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations. • Pass pre‑employment drug screen and physical exam. • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively. • Determined problem solver. • Use motor coordination of arms, hands, fingers, and legs. • Exposure to dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, and similar elements.

Requirements

• ▸4 years
• ▸physical
• ▸problem solving
• ▸independent
• ▸real id
• ▸legal us

Benefits

Hiring today, for tomorrow. Are you seeking a safer work environment as a Senior Plant Maintenance Technician? Is your family’s financial security important to you? Aspiring to advance in your Senior Plant Maintenance Technician career? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees' well‑being? If this speaks to you, then WM might be the place for your next career move. Career progression, stability for your family, and a safe environment to work. That’s what you get as a Senior Plant Maintenance Technician at WM – and more. • Pay range $27–$31 per hour. • $3,000 sign‑on bonus. • Stable hours supporting financial stability. • Uniforms and personal protective equipment provided. • Extensive paid training opportunities. • Engaging work environment with clear career progression. • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, short‑term disability). • Stock purchase plan, pension, and additional benefits. • Monday‑Friday schedule, 6 am–4 pm, offering stable hours for work‑life balance.

Work Environment

Onsite