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Plant Maintenance Technician

Job in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Waste Management
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Industry Leading Benefits │Home Every Day │Stability │Additional Perks

Join us, and together, we’ll work proudly for our communities.

Hiring today, for tomorrow

Are you seeking a safer work environment as a Plant Maintenance Technician? Is your family’s financial security important to you? Aspiring to advance in your 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 Plant Maintenance Technician at WM – and more.

The pay and benefits you’ll get as a Plant Maintenance Technician:

  • Starting Pay Rate of $39 to $44 depending on shift
  • Stable hours for your financial stability
  • Uniforms and PPE provided
  • Extensive paid training opportunities
  • A fun and engaging work environment with clear career progression opportunities
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
  • Stock Purchase Plan, Pension, and more
  • ** Please note that benefits may vary by site

    WM is there, helping build the best and total you.

    The hours and location you’ll work in as a Plant Maintenance Technician with WM:

  • Monday – Friday every week
  • Day shift: 7 am to 3:30 pm
  • Overnight shift: 10:30 pm to 7am – This shift is 100% preventative maintenance
  • We’re committed to offering you stable hours for the financial security and work-life balance you need.
  • 2 years of relevant work experience
  • Those are the key details this on pay and schedule – now here’s more on what you’ll be doing as an Industrial Maintenance Technician at WM. 

    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 an Industrial 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.

    Here’s more of what you’ll do:

  • Conduct preventive maintenance inspections (PM) and diagnose, repair, and rebuild major equipment and components, including 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 inform the Sr. Plant Maintenance Manager if additional work is needed or cannot be completed within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
  • Inspect the quality of third-party repairs and rebuilds.
  • Recommend improvements to enhance production, equipment performance, and product quality.
  • Multitask and manage multiple priorities with efficiency.
  • Respond to emergency breakdown service calls.
  • Perform work with limited supervision while maintaining high standards of performance.
  • Be flexible with your work schedule, which may include nights and weekends to meet operational needs.
  • Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA standards and ensure all work is completed according to safety procedures.
  • Perform repairs in line with Waste Management Safety, Life Critical Rules, and OSHA requirements.
  • What do you need to be considered for the role of a Mechanic?

  • Hold a valid certification or Red Seal in the Industrial Mechanic Millwright trade OR a non-certified, experienced Plant Maintenance Technician
  • Be over 18 years of age.
  • Legally eligible to work in Canada with a valid SIN
  • Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Successfully complete and pass pre-employment drug screen and physical.
  • The kind of people who thrive in our teams:

  • Team players who care about everyone in…
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