Senior, Plant Maintenance Technician, MRF

Overview Hiring today for tomorrow. Are you seeking a safer work environment as a Senior Plant Maintenance Technician? Want your family’s financial security? Aspiring to advance in this career? 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 Senior Plant Maintenance Technician at WM – and more. Pay and Benefits Starting Pay Rate: $28 to $37 depending on shift. 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. Hours and Location Monday – Friday, every week. Day shift: 7 am to 3:30 pm. Stable hours for the financial security and work‑life balance you need. Responsibilities Each day you will play a key role in keeping the plant running at its best, maintaining everything from balers and conveyor belts to gearboxes, electrical motors, pulleys, shafts, and bearings. You will 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 will work with cutting‑edge equipment and tackle challenges that require both expertise and determination. Reporting to the Plant Maintenance Manager, you will help drive the success of our operations. Conduct preventive maintenance inspections (PM) and diagnose, repair, and rebuild major equipment and components. 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. Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA standards. Perform repairs in line with Waste Management Safety, Life Critical Rules, and OSHA requirements. Qualifications 4 years of relevant work experience. Over 18 years of age. Legally eligible to work in the United States. Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. Successfully complete and pass pre‑employment drug screen and physical. Ideal Candidates Team players who care about everyone in the shop. Enjoy working independently and as part of a team. Like variety – every day presents a new challenge. Determined problem solvers. Physical Demands and Work Environment Key points regarding physical demands, occupational risks, and the work environment: 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. Exposed to dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday. Work setting includes material recycling facilities, repair/maintenance facilities, outdoors or other facilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made. #J-18808-Ljbffr WM