What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compactor Operator position at Reworld™?
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
Job Overview
Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Compactor Operator will process the waste and involves the safe and efficient operation of a high-pressure hydraulic compactor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Completing daily pre-trip inspections and lubrication of the compactor, opening and closing intermodal container doors
- Diligently monitor cameras for compactor successful operation
- Directing truck traffic to and from the compactors, and periodic clean-up of the compactor during and after operations.
- Assisting with traffic control and direction on the grounds and Tipping Floor areas of the Transfer Station
Position Requirements:
To be considered for this position, the individual must have:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- One (1) year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA, preferably in a solid waste handling facility
- Mechanical, equipment or trade school certificate or training preferred.
- Flexible to work on a rotating shift schedule and work overtime as needed, including nights and weekends.
Shift work: Rotating shifts: Monday to Saturday - 6:00am to 3:00pm and then Monday to Friday - 3:00pm to close (typically 1:00am)
Physical Demands:
- Frequently exposed to high temperatures and outside weather conditions
- Working in a noisy and dusty environment
- Frequently required to stand, sit, climb, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach
What Reworld ffers You:
Highlights of Covanta’s Competitive Total Rewards package:
- A competitive base salary
- Performance based Annual Incentive Plan
- Day 1 – Health Care Benefits, includes dental and vision
- Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards
- Retirement Savings Plan and 401K with Company match
- Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
Our DEI Commitment
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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