Plant Maintenance Technician, MRF

WM (Waste Management); Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Match

Paid time off

Job summary

WM (Waste Management) seeks a Plant Maintenance Technician to monitor and maintain plant systems and equipment, including balers, conveyors, motors, and pumps. The role responds to failures, completes repairs, and ensures safe, efficient operation; reports to the Plant Maintenance Manager.

Requires 2 years of relevant experience, OSHA safety adherence, and pre-employment screening. A flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, is possible to support operations.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Pre-employment screening, including drug screen and physical.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs following WM Safety and OSHA rules.
• Diagnose, repair, and rebuild major equipment.
• Maintain DEI backlog.
• Advises on work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Inspects third party repairs and rebuilds.
• Recommends improvements to production, equipment performance and product quality.
• Handle multiple priorities and emergencies.
• Work schedule may include nights and weekends; ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Multi-tasking

Tools

Balers

Conveyors

Motors

Pumps

Forklifts

Front-end loaders

Job description

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

• 2 years of relevant experience
• Must be at least 18 years of age and
• Legally eligible to work in the United States. and
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. and
• Successfully complete pre‑employment screening, including drug screen and physical.

IV. Physical Requirements

• 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.