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Plant Maintenance Technician MRF - Philadelphia, PA
Plant Maintenance Technician MRF - Philadelphia, PA-April 2024
Philadelphia
Apr 2, 2026
About Plant Maintenance Technician MRF - Philadelphia, PA

  JOB DESCRIPTION

  As an EEO/Affirmative Action 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.

  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. 

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

  Performs repairs in accordance with Waste Management 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.

  *Qualifications *The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. 

  A. Education and Experience

  Education: Not required  

  Experience: 2 year(s) of relevant work

  B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements  

  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 drug screen and physical.

  C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required  

  Proficient in welding and fabrication.  

  Have knowledge of single and three phase electrical systems.  

  Have knowledge of electrical control systems.  

  Have knowledge of hydraulic systems.  

  Have knowledge of pneumatic systems, including air compressors.  

  Safely operates tools and equipment needed during the repair and servicing of equipment.  

  Diagnose defects and repair a variety of equipment and vehicles.  

  Technicians are required to provide their own basic tools to perform routine maintenance and repairs of equipment.

  *Work Environment *Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations 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 act vity that includes pushing, pulling, bending and lifting objects more than __ pounds.  

  Required to work from ladders or raised platforms.  

  Required to stand or work on concrete floors most of the work day.  

  Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.

  Normal setting for this job is material recycle facilities, repair/maintenance facility, outdoors or other facilities.  

  Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.

   

  Benefits At Waste Management, 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. 

  If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply.

  ABOUT US

  ABOUT WM

  WM (WM.com) is North America's largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks -- the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America -- where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

  ABOUT THE TEAM

  Wrench with the best! Our technicians are trained to provide superior maintenance on diesel equipment. We care about our technician's safety and show it by demanding solid safety practices of all our technicians and managers. Pride, safety, training, growth, opportunity, great benefits, rewards -- check us out, we may be the company for you!

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