Industrial Maintenance Technician

WM is looking for a Plant Maintenance Technician to join our team in a safe environment that offers job stability and opportunities for career growth.

• Starting Pay Rate of $27 and up depending on experience
• Stable hours for 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

• Monday – Friday every week
• Day shift: 11am to 7:30pm
• We offer stable hours for financial security and work‑life balance.

• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections (PM) and diagnose, repair, and rebuild major equipment and components including balers, conveyors, hydraulic power packs, eddy currents, electromagnetic 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 Senior 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.

• 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Be over 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 and pass pre‑employment drug screen and physical.

• Team players who care about everyone in the shop.
• Happy working independently and as part of a team.
• Enjoy variety – every day provides a new challenge.
• Determined problem solvers.

• Use of motor coordination with arms, hands, fingers, and legs.
• Engage in physical activity that includes pushing, pulling, bending, and lifting objects more than 50 pounds.
• Work from ladders or raised platforms.
• Stand or work on concrete floors most of the workday.
• Be exposed to a physical environment that involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.
• Typical setting: material recycling facilities, repair/maintenance facilities, outdoors, or other facilities.

The expected base pay range for this on‑site position is $27 and up. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by factors such as relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Equal Opportunity

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Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran