Equipment Operator

About The Role

As an Equipment Operator/Maintenance, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient processing of inbound materials, refuse of various forms through Reworld’s industrial disposal process and maintenance of the equipment.

• Waste processing:
  Receive and process inbound materials through the safe operation of various types of industrial equipment, such as forklift, track hoe, skid steer, vacuum truck, tanker truck, roll-off truck, walking floor trailer, pressure washer, material handling equipment, and various hand tools
• Receive, weigh, unpack, and label containers, as necessary
• Safely operate industrial equipment to consolidate dumped refuse on the tipping floor
• Follow defined industrial and manufacturing good housekeeping practices at all Covanta facilities and within assigned work areas
• Exterior site maintenance and improvement, as needed, which includes litter collection, painting, snow removal and ice prevention
• Traffic control for incoming/outgoing traffic

• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance for industrial equipment and machines and keep equipment service records.
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts to braking system, engines, fuel system, power train, electrical system and hydraulic system.
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts to industrial shredder system, conveyors, and auxiliary systems.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications.
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Maintain & update parts inventory list for service/repairs, preventive maintenance and/or corrective maintenance.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on all facility vehicles and operational equipment to ensure that efficient and safe operations.
• Operate, adjust, and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.
• Additional duties as assigned to ensure safe and efficient facility operations.

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred
• A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in a heavy industrial/manufacturing environment
• Heavy equipment operator skills
• Current valid driver's license required, CDL license is a plus.

• 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

This position works on an 8-hour shift and must be able to work occasional extended shifts, weekends and some holidays.

• 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

In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.

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All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld’s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but…