Plant Maintenance Technician, MRF

WM (Waste Management); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K with match

Stock purchase plan

Paid vacation, holidays & personalDays

Job summary

WM (Waste Management) is hiring a Plant Maintenance Technician to monitor and maintain plant systems and equipment, including balers, conveyors, motors, and bearings. You will respond to failures, perform repairs, and ensure safe, efficient operation.

The role reports to the Plant Maintenance Manager and requires flexibility for off-hours coverage. We offer comprehensive benefits and a focus on growth, training, and safety, with a pay range of $23–$27 per hour depending on experience, and a

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 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 accommodations.
• Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including drug screen and physical.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs per WM Safety and Life Critical Rules and OSHA requirements.
• Diagnose, repair, and rebuild major equipment including balers, conveyors, motors, and gearboxes.
• Maintains Daily Equipment Inspections backlog.
• Adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules and flags if more work is needed.
• Inspects the quality of third-party repairs or rebuilds.
• Recommends improvements to production, equipment performance and product quality.
• Able to multi-task and manage multiple priorities.
• Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Flexibility to support nights and weekends as needed.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area per OSHA standards.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Flexible schedule

OSHA safety knowledge

Troubleshooting

Mechanical/electrical aptitude

Job description

What is the value of a WM Job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career.

We Are Always Working For A Sustainable Tomorrow®: Our mission is to leave the world a better place than we found it by helping its inhabitants find purpose in becoming its caretakers.

We Are People First: The members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We foster an environment where all teammates feel welcomed, valued and seen.

We Are Committed to Your Growth : Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program, paid on-the-job training, and established career progression.

We Are Stable: From the front line to the corporate offices, our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are a Family: At WM we are over 60,000 people - from many places and many backgrounds, and it is our amazing differences that make us stronger.

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

Shift: 12pm to 10pm

Pay range: $23 to $27 per hour depending on experience.

I. 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.

II. 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.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• 3 to 5 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.

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.

Field: This job operates in both inside 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 that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.