Maintenance Technician Incinerator

WM (Waste Management); Sarepta (LA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with match

Annual Education Assistance

Stock purchase plan

Dependent day care

Paid vacation/holidays/personal days

Job summary

WM (Waste Management) is seeking a maintenance technician to perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on plant equipment. Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, repairing machinery, and ensuring reliable operation of boilers, steam systems, water treatment, air handling, conveyors, and incinerator equipment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 3+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) equivalent.
• 3 or more years related experience and/or training, demonstrating the ability to identify and perform repairs that are needed and to ensure scheduled production run.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose equipment and perform repairs to maintain operational readiness.
• Conduct preventive, corrective, and scheduled maintenance on plant machinery.
• Maintain boiler, steam and water treatment systems, air handling, conveyors and related equipment.
• Maintain steam turbine/generator and air pollution control devices.
• Perform light electrical maintenance and PLC/robotics troubleshooting.
• Document work orders and maintain safety standards.
• Assist with other related duties as required or directed.

Skills

Diagnose & repair

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3+ years related experience

Tools

Boiler maintenance

Electrical systems

Job description

Stericycle is now part of WM. To learn more about WM's acquisition of Stericycle, CLICK HERE to read the press release.

Pay Rate: $30.90 per hour. Paid weekly.

Shift: Monday-Friday 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM. On-Call Rotation. OT for callouts plus 2 hours on-call daily.

What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck . It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family.

We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are Committed to Growth: Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members.

We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!

Who are we? #WeAreWM

I. Job Summary

Under direction, perform all maintenance functions, including but not limited to preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance on all equipment throughout the plant.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic evaluation on equipment and make repairs when needed. Ensures that repairs are performed properly in the shortest amount of time possible to maintain the highest level of operational readiness.
• Performs preventive, corrective, and scheduled maintenance daily on a variety of machinery within the plant.
• This machinery includes: Fire tube boiler and ancillary equipment, steam delivery systems, water softeners and other water treatment equipment, air handling equipment, commercial washers, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and conveyor systems. incinerator process equipment/systems maintenance, including burners, CEMs, high temperature refractory, controls, PLC, combustion air blowers, pressure controls and conveyance systems.
• Steam turbine and electrical generator systems.
• Air pollution control devices, to include bag houses, evaporative coolers, acid absorbers, and carbon beds.
• General air pneumatics, including air compressors, regulators, solenoid valves, 2-way and 3-way valve, tubing installation, pneumatic pumps and related systems.
• Performs light electrical maintenance on all plant equipment to include 480V/240V/120V/24V powers systems. PLC and light robotics troubleshooting and maintenance experience helpful.
• Performs any general work or other assignments necessary to ensure a safe, clean, healthy and efficient facility and vigorously support WMHS's commitment to Safety.
• Document results through completed work orders based on schedule and priority or as required.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) equivalent.
• 3 or more years related experience and/or training, demonstrating the ability to identify and perform repairs that are needed and to ensure scheduled production run.

B. Preferred Qualifications

• Boiler, Welding, or Electrical Certification.

IV. 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.

• Standing
• Walking
• Lifting > 50 lbs.
• Carrying
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Climbing
• Balancing
• Stooping
• Kneeling
• Crouching
• Crawling
• Reaching
• Feeling
• Talking
• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Grasping
• Hearing

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

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing-including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing-in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

V. 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.