Plant Maintenance Technician, MRF

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Shift: 12pm to 10pm
Pay range: $23 to $27 per hour depending on experience.

I. Job Summary

The Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the operation of all plant systems and equipment. Including but not limited to balers, conveyor belts, gearboxes, electrical motors, pulleys, shafts and bearings. This position must respond to all system failures by taking appropriate corrective action by completing or assigning the repairs needed to ensure that systems are operational and are functioning safely and efficiently. This position generally reports to the Plant Maintenance Manager.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Performs repairs in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules and OSHA. (Occupational and Safety Health Act) requirements.

- Performs preventive maintenance inspection (PM); diagnose, repair, and rebuild major equipment/components including but not limited to 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 the needs of the facility.

- Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

- 3 to 5 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. and

- Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including drug screen and physical.

B. Preferred Qualifications

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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