Hiring today, for tomorrow

 Aspiring to advance in your Senior Plant Maintenance Technician career? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees' well-being? Is your family’s financial security important to you?  If this speaks to you, then 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 Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician at WM – and more. 

The pay and benefits you’ll get as a Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician:

Payrate $32-$45 based on experience$3000 Sign on BonusStable industry hours for your financial stabilityUniforms and PPE providedExtensive paid training opportunitiesA fun and engaging work environment with clear career progression opportunitiesComprehensive healthcare coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term DisabilityStock Purchase Plan, 401k Pension, and more 

WM is there, helping build the best and total you. 

The hours and location you’ll work in as a Senior Plant Maintenance Technician with WM:

3rd shift; start time is 10 pm.  Week begins on Sunday, 10 pm.We’re committed to offering you stable hours for the financial security and work-life balance you need.

Those are the key details this on pay and schedule – now here’s more on what you’ll be doing as a Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician at WM. 

Each day, you'll play a key role in keeping our plant running at its best, maintaining everything from balers and conveyor belts to gearboxes, optical sorters, screens, electrical motors, pulleys, shafts, and bearings. As a Lead Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, you'll 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'll work with cutting-edge equipment and tackle challenges that require both expertise and determination. Reporting to the Plant Maintenance Supervisor, you'll help drive the success of our operations, ensuring the plant runs smoothly and safely at all times. 

Here’s more of what you’ll do:

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 Complete repairs caught on Daily Equipment Inspections (DEI) by operations team.Adjust work procedures to meet production schedules and inform the Maintenance Supervisor and 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. 

What do you need to be considered for the role of a Senior Plant Maintenance Technician?

4 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. 

The kind of people who thrive in our teams:

Team players who care about everyone in the shopHappy working independently and as part of a teamLikes variety – every day provides a new challengeKeen eye for detail to ensure qualityOwnership mentality – goal being to ensure equipment uptimeDetermined and creative problem solvers. 

Work environment and physical demands

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. Required to use motor coordination with arms, hands, fingers, and legs.Required to engage in physical activity that includes pushing, pulling, bending, and lifting objects more than 50 pounds.Required to work from ladders or raised platforms.Required to stand or work on concrete floors most of the workday.Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.The normal setting for this job is material recycling facilities, repair/maintenance facilities, outdoors, or other facilities.

Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and, in some cases, may be greater or less than documented here.

If this sounds like what you’ve been looking for, then click ‘Apply now’ to start your tomorrow, today. 

The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $32-$45 Based on experience. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.