On-Site Industrial Maintenance Assistant
Listed on 2026-01-17
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Assistant Industrial Maintenance Technician PTO, Benefits Effective Day 1
Elizabeth, NJ, United States (On-site)
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I. Job Summary
The Plant Maintenance Technician Assistant works under direct and performs limited preventive maintenance assignments, completes minor repairs and assists in major repairs.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs repairs in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules and OSHA. (Occupational and Safety Health Act) requirements.
- Performs minor repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services. Ensures all plant equipment is functioning properly.
- 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.
- Performs other maintenance and project related work as required.
- Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Requires a flexible work schedule, which may include nights and weekends to support operating schedule and the needs of the facility.
III. Qualifications
- None
- No experience None
- 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, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check and criminal history review.
IV. Physical Requirements
- Stooping
- Kneeling
- Crouching
- Repetitive Motions
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
- Standing
- Walking
- Grasping
- Feeling
- Talking
- Hearing
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 $21.50 - $24. 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 candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
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.
About UsABOUT WM 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…
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