Plant Maintenance Technician

Waste Management • Waller, TX

123d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Education: Not required
• Experience: 2 year(s) of relevant work
• 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.
• Successfully complete pre-employment drug screen and physical.

Nice To Haves

• Have knowledge of electrical control systems.
• Have knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Have knowledge of rotating equipment, gearboxes, and conveyors.
• Have knowledge of pneumatic systems, including air compressors.
• Safely operates tools and equipment needed during the repair and servicing of equipment.
• Diagnose defects and repair a variety of equipment and vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules and OSHA requirements.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspection (PM); diagnose, repair, and rebuild major equipment/components including but not limited to balers, conveyors, hydraulic power packs, electro-magnetic belts, optical sorters, diverters, compressors, motors, wire tie systems, fans and pumps.
• Supports inspection of equipment and facility infrastructure to identify and troubleshoot issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Maintains DEI (Daily Equipment Inspections) backlog and ensures equipment remains in compliance with performance standards.
• Plans and schedules maintenance tasks using established CMMS work plans and flags issues that may impact production timelines.
• Communicates with Plant Maintenance Manager if additional work is needed, or cannot be completed within the Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
• Performs and evaluates periodic quality checks on equipment, tools, and systems to verify condition and compliance with operational standards.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability.
• Stock Purchase Plan.
• Company match on 401K.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Waste Management and Remediation Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed