Asst. Plant Maintenance Technician

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Waste Management is a leading provider of integrated environmental solutions. The company makes partnerships with customers and communities to manage and reduce waste from collection to disposal while recovering valuable resources and creating clean, renewable energy

Job Profile

The company is looking for an Assistant Plant Maintenance Technician who will, under direct supervision, perform limited preventive maintenance assignments, complete minor repairs, and assist in major repairs.

Education Level

• Not mentioned, yet a High School Diploma will be a plus

Work Experience

• Possess work-related experience (a plus)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist Technicians in the adjustments, repair, or replacement of all fixed and rolling stock equipment including but not limited to balers, conveyor belts, gearboxes, electrical motors, machine shafts, rollers, and bearings.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards. Performs all work following established safety procedures.
• Performs minor repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services. Ensures all plant equipment is functioning properly.
• Performs other maintenance and project-related work as required.
• Performs repairs under Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules and OSHA. (Occupational and Safety Health Act) requirements.
• Requires a flexible work schedule, which may include nights and weekends to support the operating schedule and the needs of the facility.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Diagnose defects and repair a variety of equipment and vehicles.
• Knowledge of electrical control systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems, including air compressors.
• Knowledge of single and three-phase electrical systems.
• Proficient in welding and fabrication.
• Provide own basic tools to perform routine maintenance and repairs of equipment.
• Safely operates tools and equipment needed during the repair and servicing of equipment.

Certificates/Licenses

• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Complete pre-employment drug screen and physical

Work Environment

• Normal settings for this job are material recycling facilities, repair/maintenance facilities, outdoors, or other facilities.
• Required to engage in physical activity that includes pushing, pulling, bending, and lifting objects more than pounds.
• Required to stand or work on concrete floors most of the work day.
• Required to use motor coordination with arms, hands, fingers, and legs.
• Required to work from ladders or raised platforms.
• Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements most of the workday.

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, stock purchase plan, company match on 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.

Employer’s Statement

Waste Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.