Industrial Maintenance Technician - Day Shift

About the Role

Plant Maintenance Technician at WM responsible for maintaining and repairing plant equipment to ensure safe, efficient operations.

• 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; inform the Sr. Plant Maintenance Manager when 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 efficiently.
• Respond to emergency breakdown service calls.
• Perform work with limited supervision while maintaining high standards of performance.
• Be flexible with the work schedule; nights and weekends may be required.
• 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.

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Over 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Successfully complete and pass pre‑employment drug screen and physical.
• Must have personal tools; tool allowance considered after 90 days.

• Pay: $25.00 – $27.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Stable hours:
  Monday – Friday, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm (weekends as needed).
• Uniforms and PPE provided.
• Extensive paid training opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short‑term disability.
• Stock Purchase Plan, pension, and more.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.

Day shift from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with weekends as needed. Work is performed at WM recycling and maintenance facilities.

• Use 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.
• Exposure to a physical environment involving dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements.
• Work setting includes material recycling facilities, repair/maintenance facilities, outdoors, or other facilities.

WM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.

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