Plant Maintenance Technician MRF

Job Summary

The Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the operation of all plant systems and equipment, including balers, conveyor belts, gearboxes, electrical motors, pulleys, shafts and bearings. The technician must respond to all system failures by taking appropriate corrective action to ensure systems are operational, safe and efficient. This position reports to the Plant Maintenance Manager.

• Performs repairs in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules and OSHA requirements.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspection (PM); diagnose, repair, and rebuild major equipment/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.
• Maintains DEI (Daily Equipment Inspections) backlog.
• Establishes and adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules and advises Sr. Plant Maintenance Manager if additional work is needed or cannot be completed within the Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
• Inspects the quality of third party repairs and/or rebuilds.
• Recommends measures to improve production, equipment performance and product quality.
• Ability to multi‑task and manage multiple priorities.
• Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Ability to perform under limited supervision.
• Requires a flexible work schedule, which may include nights and weekends to support operating schedule and facility needs.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations
• Successfully complete pre‑employment drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check and criminal history review

This job operates in both inside gas plant conditions and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. Benefits also include a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401(k), Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Benefit details may vary by site.

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ABOUT WM WM () is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada.

WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas. Its renewable natural gas plants and the most gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America further support sustainability.

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected under applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL  TSA‑approved alternative.

Wrench with the best! Our technicians are trained to provide superior maintenance on diesel equipment. We care about our technician’s safety and show it by demanding solid safety practices of all our technicians and managers. Pride, safety, training, growth, opportunity, great benefits, rewards – check us out, we may be the company for you!

• Job Identification 2340940
• Posting Date 01/05/2026, 06:00 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 120 CENTRE ST, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28216, US (On‑site)