Recycling Plant Maintenance Supervisor
Listed on Waste Management’s official careers site. Posted October 5, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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Job Summary
Plans, directs and controls the efforts of the Maintenance Department to maintain plant equipment and facilities commensurate with good engineering practices.
Hours
This is a 3rd Shift position, Sunday - Thursday 10:00 PM to 8:30 AM II.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manages the preventive maintenance program and maintenance of equipment and facilities. Develops, maintains and administers an organization qualified to maintain all equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient working condition. Executes an effective preventive maintenance program to minimize unscheduled down time. Maintains all operating equipment in satisfactory condition. Schedules needed repair to have minimum interference.
Consults with other departments regarding desirable modifications of existing equipment and facilities and the possible replacement of existing equipment which will improve operations and reduce maintenance costs. May coordinates the efficient operation of facilities with project engineers. Coordinates and oversees the efficient maintenance of all plant transportation equipment. Analyzes cost studies equipment in the department designed to secure reduced operating costs.
Makes recommendations thereon to the Plant Manager. Develops objectives and standards of performance for projects within the Maintenance Department required to meet departmental, divisional and corporate goals and objectives. Plans and provides for an adequate supply and ensures control over spare parts and maintenance supplies. Provides leadership and maintenance training to MRF Maintenance Technicians Ensures Preventative inspections and Corrective repairs meet or exceed the company standards III.
Qualifications
A.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or G.E.D. (accredited) 4 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement) B.
Preferred Qualifications
Plant maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing type setting Experience with maintaining/repairing conveyor belts, robotics, PLCs, etc. 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.
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.
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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. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.
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