Plant Maintenance Technician

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) • Philadelphia, PA

8h • $25 - $35

About The Position

WM is hiring a Plant Maintenance Technician to keep plant operations running safely and efficiently. The role maintains equipment such as balers, conveyor belts, gearboxes, electrical motors, pulleys, shafts, and bearings, and responds to system failures by identifying and repairing issues. The technician reports to the Plant Maintenance Manager and works with limited supervision while meeting operational schedules and safety standards.

The position is based in material recycling facilities, repair and maintenance facilities, outdoors, or other facilities. The schedule is rotating days from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. on a 2-on, 2-off, 3-on rotation; operational needs may also require flexibility for nights and weekends. Pay is $25–$35 or higher based on experience. WM provides uniforms and PPE, paid training, healthcare coverage, a stock purchase plan, and a pension.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Be over 18 years of age.
• 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 a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Ability to work flexibly, including nights and weekends as operational needs require.
• Ability to push, pull, bend, and lift objects over 50 pounds; work from ladders or raised platforms; and stand or work on concrete floors most of the workday.
• Ability to work in an environment that may involve dirt, odors, noise, and weather extremes.

Nice To Haves

• Team-oriented approach and concern for others in the shop.
• Comfort working independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptability to varied daily challenges.
• Problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and diagnose, repair, and rebuild 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 and notify the Sr. Plant Maintenance Manager if additional work is needed or cannot be completed within Standard Repair Times.
• Inspect the quality of third-party repairs and rebuilds.
• Recommend improvements to production, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Manage multiple priorities and respond to emergency breakdown service calls.
• Perform work with limited supervision while maintaining high performance standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with Corporate and OSHA standards, and complete work according to safety procedures.
• Perform repairs in line with Waste Management Safety, Life Critical Rules, and OSHA requirements.

Benefits

• 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.
• Stable hours.
• Career progression opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed