Assistant Plant Maintenance Technician

WM; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WM seeks an Assistant Plant Maintenance Technician in Philadelphia, ensuring stable hours and comprehensive benefits. This entry-level role focuses on preventive maintenance and assisting with repairs in a safe environment, supporting career growth in an essential service sector.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Paid tuition and scholarships

Company-matched 401(k)

Adoption assistance and parent support

Paid vacation and personal days

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Complete pre-employment drug screen and physical.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Assist Technicians in major repairs.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Proficient in welding and fabrication

Knowledge of electrical systems

Knowledge of hydraulic systems

Knowledge of pneumatic systems

Ability to safely operate tools

Diagnose defects

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job Description

Are you seeking a safer work environment as a mechanic? Is your family’s financial security important to you? Aspiring to advance in your mechanic career? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees' well-being? If this speaks to you, then WM might be the place for your next career move.

Job Description

Are you seeking a safer work environment as a mechanic? Is your family’s financial security important to you? Aspiring to advance in your mechanic career? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees' well-being? 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 an Assistant Plant Maintenance Technician at WM – and more.

The pay and benefits you’ll get as an Assistant Plant Maintenance Technician

• Stable hours for your financial stability
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Paid tuition and scholarships for you and your dependents
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Adoption assistance and parent support
  
  
  
  

These are just a few of our comprehensive benefits for Diesel Mechanic. Whether you are planning on building or expanding your family or looking for the next step in your career – WM is there, helping build the best and total you.

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

• Monday – Friday every week
• We’re committed to offering you stable hours for the financial security and work life balance you need.
• The normal setting for this job is a repair / maintenance shop at our Philadelphia , PA hauling site.
  
  
  
  

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

Job Summary

The Plant Maintenance Technician Assistant works under direct supervision and performs limited preventive maintenance assignments, completes minor repairs and assists in major repairs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

Performs repairs in accordance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules and OSHA. (Occupational and Safety Health Act) requirements.

Performs minor repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services. Ensures all plant equipment is functioning properly.

Assist Technicians in the adjustments, repair or replacement of all fixed and rolling stock equipment including but not limited to balers, conveyor belts, gearboxes, electrical motors, machine shafts, rollers, and bearings.

Performs Other Maintenance And Project Related Work As Required.

Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Requires a flexible work schedule, which may include nights and weekends to support operating schedule and the needs of the facility.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

Education and Experience

Education: Not required

Experience: Not required

• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
  
  
  
  

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.

• Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
  
  
  
  

Proficient in welding and fabrication.

Have knowledge of single and three phase electrical systems.

Have knowledge of electrical control systems.

Have knowledge of hydraulic systems.

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.

Technicians are required to provide their own basic tools to perform routine maintenance and repairs of equipment.

Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations 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 __ pounds.

Required to work from ladders or raised platforms.

Required to stand or work on concrete floors most of the work day.

Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.

Normal setting for this job is material recycle facilities, repair/maintenance facility, outdoors or other facilities.

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

Benefits

At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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About Us

ABOUT WM

WM ( WM.com ) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com .

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons, or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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