Plant Maintenance Technician

WM • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

WM is hiring a Plant Maintenance Technician to help keep its plant operating safely and efficiently. The technician maintains equipment such as balers, conveyor systems, motors, gearboxes, and other plant and building equipment; diagnoses failures and makes repairs; and supports reliable production. The role reports to the Plant Maintenance Manager and involves preventive maintenance, emergency breakdown response, equipment inspections, and repair quality checks. Work is scheduled on rotating days from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m., on a 2-on, 2-off, 3-on rotation, with flexibility for nights and weekends as operational needs require. The stated pay range is $25–$35 or higher based on experience.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Be over 18 years of age.
• Be 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.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends when needed to meet operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections 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 Daily Equipment Inspections (DEI) backlog.
• Adjust work procedures to meet production schedules and inform the Sr. 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 efficiently.
• Respond to emergency breakdown service calls.
• Perform work with limited supervision while maintaining high standards of performance.
• 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

• Stable hours
• Uniforms and personal protective equipment provided
• Extensive paid training opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability coverage
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Pension
• Career progression opportunities

What This Job Offers

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