Industrial Maintenance Technician MRF

WM; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 30,686 - 43,704; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Vacation

401K Company Match

Short Term Disability

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Kansas City is hiring a Plant Maintenance Technician responsible for monitoring and maintaining plant systems. The role involves performing repairs, preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have 2 years of relevant experience, be 18 years or older, and will receive a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, 401K match, and more.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position.
• Pre-employment screening, including drug screen and physical is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain operation of plant systems and equipment.
• Perform repairs following WM Safety and OSHA requirements.
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and diagnose equipment.
• Perform service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Maintain clean and safe work area in compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Physical ability to perform job tasks

Preventive maintenance inspection

Multi-tasking

Emergency breakdown service calls

Compliance with safety procedures

Job description

Hiring today, for tomorrow. Are you seeking a safer work environment as a Plant Maintenance Technician? Is your family’s financial security important to you? Aspiring to advance in your Plant Maintenance Technician 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 a Plant Maintenance Technician at WM – and more.

Shift: M-F 12:00PM-830PM

Starting Pay: $27hr + based off experience

Job Summary

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs repairs in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules and OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) requirements.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspection (PM); diagnose, repair, and rebuild major equipment/components including but not limited to 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.
• Maintains DEI (Daily Equipment Inspections) backlog.
• Establishes and adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules and advises Sr. Plant Maintenance Manager if additional work is needed, or cannot be completed within the Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
• 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience
• 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 screening, including drug screen and physical.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

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. Field: This job operates in both inside gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

Benefits

At WM, 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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