Senior Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Recycling Mrf3rd Shift

About the role

WM offers career progression, stability for your family, and a safe work environment as a Senior Plant Maintenance Technician.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections (PM) and diagnose, repair, and rebuild major equipment and components, including 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.
• Maintain the Daily Equipment Inspections (DEI) backlog.
• Adjust work procedures to meet production schedules and inform the Sr. Plant Maintenance Manager if additional work is needed or cannot be completed within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
• Inspect the quality of third‑party repairs and rebuilds.
• Recommend improvements to enhance production, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Multitask and manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Respond to emergency breakdown service calls.
• Perform work with limited supervision while maintaining high standards of performance.
• Be flexible with your work schedule, which may include nights and weekends to meet operational needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA standards and ensure all work is completed according to safety procedures.
• Perform repairs in line with Waste Management Safety, Life Critical Rules, and OSHA requirements.

Requirements

• 4 years of relevant work experience
• Over 18 years of age
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations
• Successfully complete and pass a pre‑employment drug screen and physical

Skills

• Team player who cares about everyone in the shop
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Enjoys variety – each day presents a new challenge
• Determined problem solver

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Requires motor coordination with arms, hands, fingers, and legs
• Physical activity includes pushing, pulling, bending, and lifting objects over 50 pounds
• Work from ladders or raised platforms
• Stand or work on concrete floors most of the workday
• Exposed to dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday
• Normal setting: material recycling facilities, repair/maintenance facilities, outdoors, or other facilities
• Note: Level of physical effort may vary by site

Benefits

• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Extensive paid training opportunities
• Fun and engaging work environment with clear career progression opportunities
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short‑Term Disability
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Pension

Pay

Expected base pay range: $35‑$4