Crane Operator - WtE; St. Petersburg, FL

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We are committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Operate refuse crane to maintain proper refuse flow to operating boilers and to control pit management. Responsibilities include monitoring, lubricating, inspecting, and cleaning refuse crane.

• Operate crane smoothly to prevent excessive grapple swings, eliminate cable jerking, and reduce wear on electrical and mechanical parts.
• Thoroughly mix refuse before feeding to boilers to ensure proper combustion and minimize arches.
• Close bays in a timely manner and stack refuse to properly control pit management.
• Maintain a trench along the tipping floor to facilitate the delivery of refuse from trucks.
• Operate, monitor, and clean refuse cranes and related area to avoid arches from boiler feeder.
• Perform timely and complete crane inspections each shift.
• Record and log inspection data such as cable cuts and service length of cables to identify recurring problems.
• Complete required lubrication of all grease points on the cranes and grapples.
• Maintain the crane control room and the area on and around the crane deck in a clean, neat, and orderly condition at all times.
• Report changing trash conditions to the Plant Operator.
• Train other staff to operate the crane as necessary.
• Have depth perception and fine motor skills to operate cranes smoothly.
• Complete the Corporate and Facility Training Programs within the prescribed time frame.
• Follow standard safety procedures, correct safety and environmental hazards, and report them to the Shift Supervisor immediately. Read, understand, and apply lockout/tagout procedures, safety rules, job hazard analysis, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Work overtime.
• Work rotating shifts.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing, as well as via intercom, radio, or face-to-face.
• Anticipate typical problems, identify potential or recurring problems, and take appropriate action. Troubleshoot equipment and assist in diagnosing problem areas.
• Operate other equipment including industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment.
• Perform other duties as requested.

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Mechanical skills sufficient to perform routine tasks such as replacement of becket pins, cable cuts and changes, equipment inspections, and preventive maintenance.

• Perform job duties within prescribed standards. Minimal supervision necessary once varied tasks are mastered.

• None required.

• Share expertise with others.
• Manage stressful situations professionally.
• Contribute to positive team spirit.
• Accept positive and negative constructive feedback from others.
• Show respect and sensitivity for cultural, work style, and learning style differences.
• Treat people with respect.
• Focus on solving conflict/problems.
• Listen to situation/problems and clarify.
• Work ethically and with integrity at all times.
• Teamwork/cooperation.

FCC Environmental Services, LLC operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background. We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best waste management professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

FCC Environmental Services, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.