What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Operator position at Reworld Projects, LLC?
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 Utility Operator, you will be responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the ash handling and metal recovery equipment in the Residue Storage and Processing Building area. In this role, you will perform routine operations and inspections of the residue and metal recovery equipment.
Position Responsibilities:
- Daily operation of the bottom ash transfer conveyors, ash silos, fly ash transfer screws, pugmills, ferrous magnet, ECS conveyor and associated equipment.
- Perform daily routine inspections of assigned equipment and fill out daily log sheets.
- Participate in boiler cleanings.
- Maintain cleanliness of equipment related to ash removal and conditioning and an orderly clean work area.
- Perform lockout and tag out of equipment in support of maintenance activities.
- Complete scheduled assigned Operator Qualifications Standards.
- Drive mobile equipment such as forklifts.
Position Requirements & Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.
- Heavy equipment/forklift experience
- Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed
Shift Work :
- This position works on a rotating 12 hour shift including nights, weekends and some holidays. Overtime will be required.
Physical Demands:
- Work in close quarters and confined spaces.
- Climb ladders and structures.
- Tolerate heights, high temperatures, and work outside.
- Can frequently lift and carry 50 lbs.
- Have the ability to don and wear a negative pressure respirator in accordance with OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.134.
- Employee is frequently required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands or arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for extended hours.
- Ability to wear Covanta required PPE for the job and the assigned task.
- Specific vision ability required by this job included close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Total Rewards & Compensation:
- 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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