What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crane Operator position at Covanta?
Who we are
For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.
Our Vision
Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.
Our Business
Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.
Our Value
Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.
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About the role
As a Crane Operator , you will be responsible for the safe and environmentally sound and efficient daily operation of the facility and overhead cranes on the refuse pit. In this process you will lift, move, mix municipal solid waste (MSW) using hoisting attachments such as a grapple or auxiliary hoist mechanism such as hook or sling; with the intent of feeding fuel, MSW, to one of three boilers, mixing the fuel in the refuse pit to achieve a more homogeneous fuel for boiler operations, and moving various loads to and from the charging deck.
Position Responsibilities :
Performs daily routine inspections / PM's of overhead crane(s) and fills out necessary log sheets according to procedures.
Performs troubleshooting on overhead cranes and reports all malfunctioning equipment / components through the issuance of work orders.
Performs checks as required by the daily / weekly activities book, the monthly critical items check list, etc.
Manipulates or depresses crane controls such as pedals, levers, or buttons to regulate speed and direction of the crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal or signal instructions.
Performs lockout and tag-out of equipment in support of maintenance activities.
Maintains cleanliness of equipment and an orderly work area around crane and hoist.
Notifies Shift Supervisor of defective operating or material conditions.
Position Requirements & Qualifications :
High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
Reworld offers GED Works - a fully funded program for employees to achieve their GED.
Must be able to pass respiratory fit tested daily.
Must be able to read, write and speak English.
Preferred experience operating overhead cranes
Must be able to work rotating shifts.
Physical Demands of the Role :
Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb.
Ability to lift / carry 50lbs.
Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces.
Qualify to wear a full-face respirator.
Consistently work in various weather conditions
Shift :
Rotating shifts, days, nights, holidays
12-hour shifts
What Reworld Offers You :
Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment.
Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards
401k - match up to 7%.
Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus
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Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and / or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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