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Waste Management

Plant Maintenance Technician MRF - 2338716

Waste Management, Tacoma, Washington, United States, 98421

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Are you seeking a safer work environment as a Plant Maintenance Technician? Is your familys financial security important to you? Aspiring to advance in your Plant Maintenance Technician career? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees' well-being? If this speaks to you, then WM might be the place for your next career move.

Career progression, stability for your family, and a safe environment to work. Thats what you get as a Plant Maintenance Technician at WM

and more.

The pay and benefits youll get as a Plant Maintenance Technician:

Starting Pay Rate of $41.09 Stable hours for your financial stability Uniforms and PPE provided Extensive paid training opportunities A 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, and more WM is there, helping build the best and total you.

The hours and location youll work in as a Plant Maintenance Technician with WM:

Monday

Friday every week Afternoon shift: 3:30 pm to 12:00 am (overtime based on business needs) Were committed to offering you stable hours for the financial security and work-life balance you need. Those are the key details this on pay and schedule

now heres more on what youll be doing as a Plant Maintenance Technician at WM.

Each day, you'll play a key role in keeping our plant running at its best, maintaining everything from balers and conveyor belts to gearboxes, electrical motors, pulleys, shafts, and bearings. As a Plant Maintenance Mechanic, you'll jump into action when systems fail, using your skills to quickly identify and fix issues, ensuring everything is back up and running safely and efficiently. You'll work with cutting-edge equipment and tackle challenges that require both expertise and determination. Reporting to the Plant Maintenance Manager, you'll help drive the success of our operations, ensuring the plant runs smoothly and safely at all times.

Heres more of what youll do:

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 with efficiency. 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. What do you need to be considered for the role of a Plant Maintenance Technician?

2 years of relevant work experience Be over 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 and pass pre-employment drug screen and physical.

The kind of people who thrive in our teams:

Team players who care about everyone in the shop Happy working independently and as part of a team Likes variety

every day provides a new challenge Determined problem solvers. Work environment and physical demands

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. Required to use motor coordination with arms, hands, fingers, and legs. Required to engage in physical activity that includes pushing, pulling, bending, and lifting objects more than 50 pounds. Required to work from ladders or raised platforms. Required to stand or work on concrete floors most of the workday. Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday. The normal setting for this job is material recycling facilities, repair/maintenance facilities, outdoors, or other facilities. Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and, in some cases, may be greater or less than documented here.

B. Preferred Qualifications

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.

The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $41.09. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location

Non-Exempt Positions Non-union: Full-time: Employees will also receive at least _120_ hours of paid time off per year, accrued on a payroll period basis and _7_ [11, if Corporate employee] paid holidays throughout the calendar year. The Company provides this paid time off to comply with its obligations to provide paid sick and safe time (PSST) under Washington state law and local ordinances.

Part-time: Employees will also receive at least _90_ hours of paid time off per year, accrued on a payroll period basis and _7_ [11, if corporate employee] paid holidays throughout the calendar year. The Company provides this paid time off to comply with its obligations to provide paid sick and safe time (PSST) under Washington state law and local ordinances.

Union: (Complete highlighted information based on applicable CBA. Please work with your HR Business Partner to ensure the information is correct.)

Full-time: Employees will also receive at least _[number of hours from applicable CBA]_ hours of paid time off per year, accrued on a payroll period basis and _[number of hours from applicable CBA]_ _ paid holidays throughout the calendar year. The Company provides this paid time off to comply with its obligations to provide paid sick and safe time (PSST) under Washington state law and local ordinances.

Part-time: Employees will also receive at least _[number of hours from applicable CBA]_ _ hours of paid time off per year, accrued on a payroll period basis and __[number of hours from applicable CBA]_ paid holidays throughout the calendar year. The Company provides this paid time off to comply with its obligations to provide paid sick and safe time (PSST) under Washington state law and local ordinances.

Exempt positions: Employees will also receive discretionary paid time off, up to _80_ hours of paid sick time per year, and _7_ [10, if Corporate employee] paid holidays throughout the calendar year. The Company provides this paid time off to comply with its obligations to provide paid sick and safe time (PSST) under Washington state law and local ordinances. Additionally, the Company has a leave pay policy that provides for up to 4 weeks of paid leave in a rolling 12-month period for qualifying leave

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.

Please apply now on the site below, or call 877.220.5627, to speak with a Waste Management recruiter today

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