Ash & Liquid Waste Operator

Reworld Projects, LLC; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 65,302,000 - 86,936,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Educational assistance

Job summary

Reworld Projects, LLC in Niagara Falls, NY, is seeking an Ash & Liquid Operator to operate, inspect, and maintain ash handling and liquid waste systems, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient facility operations.

You will perform rounds on belts and mixers, grease components, offload liquid waste, and keep accurate shift turnovers while following strict safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• Prior industrial, utility, or heavy equipment operations experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform minor maintenance.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow compliance procedures.
• Ability to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and overtime.
• Wear required PPE, including a full faced respirator, in industrial environments.
• Strong communication and teamwork across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, and maintain ash handling and liquid waste systems to ensure safe operations.
• Conduct rounds of equipment (belts, rollers, scrapers, mixers) and keep areas clean.
• Perform minor maintenance: screen/spring changes, belt replacements, pump cleaning, lubrication.
• Grease motors, bearings, pug mills, vibrators per schedules; monitor stock levels.
• Offload liquid waste tankers safely and coordinate deliveries.
• Maintain shift logs and brief CRO/Shift Supervisor on issues.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Who we areFor 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 VisionReworld 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 BusinessReworld 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 ValueReworld'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.All that we’re missing is you. Apply today!About the roleThe Ash & Liquid Operator is responsible for operating, inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining ash handling and liquid waste systems to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient facility operations. This role requires strong attention to detail, teamwork across shifts, and the ability to perform both routine monitoring and minor maintenance activities.Key ResponsibilitiesEquipment Monitoring & MaintenanceInspect, operate, and maintain all bottom ash and ferrous system equipment, keeping it clean and ash-free.Conduct rounds of all related equipment, including slip sticks, belts, rollers, scrapers, and mixers.Clean and inspect pug mill mixers twice per shift, maintaining proper fly ash mixing to prevent dusting.Inspect tea cup chutes, ash silos, ECS units, magnets, and other components to ensure they remain clear of debris and operating effectively.Perform minor maintenance tasks, such as screen and spring changes, drive belt replacements, pump cleaning, and lubrication.Grease motors, bearings, pug mills, vibrators, and other equipment per compliance schedules.Facility & Environmental ComplianceMaintain clean conditions in the ALO building, ash alley, control rooms, MCC rooms, and exterior areas.Perform weekly ash sampling, complete paperwork, and deliver samples to the Environmental Manager.Complete monthly safety equipment compliance checks.Monitor ferrous and non-ferrous stock levels and ensure acceptable storage.Liquid Waste OperationsSafely offload liquid waste tankers and coordinate deliveries.Identify and correct system flow problems.Maintain liquid waste equipment, including cleaning strainers, replacing fittings, changing/rebuilding pumps, and cleaning lance nozzles.Shift Operations & DocumentationReceive and provide thorough shift turnover, staying beyond shift end if needed to resolve issues.Maintain accurate and complete shift logs, recording times of major evolutions, abnormal conditions, equipment attention, and maintenance needs.Keep the CRO and Shift Supervisor informed of all operational and equipment issues.QualificationsPrior industrial, utility, or heavy equipment operations experience strongly preferred.Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform minor maintenance.Strong safety awareness and ability to follow compliance procedures.Ability to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and overtime.Willingness to wear required PPE, including a full faced respirator, and work in industrial/dirty environments.Strong communication and teamwork skills, with ability to coordinate across shifts.Physical RequirementsAbility to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work at heights.Ability to work in hot, cold, and dusty environments.Frequent walking, standing, bending, and manual handling of tools/equipment.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.Additional details are available at https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits.For additional information, refer to the Pay Transparency section below.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.Pay TransparencyReworld 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 not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.The pay range for the primary location of this position is: 22.79 - 30.34 USD per hourReworld provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person—and their families—through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits. Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match. Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page. Reworld reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.Our DEI CommitmentReworld 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.Know Your Rights (Click to view poster)If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Reworldwaste.com and clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ button. Under Inquires, select ‘Careers’ in the Interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. In the message section, please note this is a ‘Job Application Accommodation Request’.Attention Staffing Agencies & Search FirmsReworld may sometimes selectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role) has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.