Assistant Utility Operator

Wheelabrator Technologies; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading benefits

Flexible medical plans

Floating holidays

401k with company match

College loan reimbursement

Parental leave program

Inclusive culture

Employee engagement events

Employee resource groups

Job summary

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking an Assistant Utility Operator to monitor and operate ash handling and auxiliary plant equipment from the field, ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous plant operations. You will perform maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and support outage coverage while maintaining clear communications across teams.

Role requires rotating shifts and willingness to overtime; Massachusetts Hoisting License 1C/2A or the ability to obtain within 9 months of hire is required.

Qualifications

• Mechanical abilities to perform maintenance and minor repairs.
• Able to work rotating shifts and overtime.
• Massachusetts Hoisting License 1C/2A or ability to obtain within 9 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and minor repairs to ash handling and other assigned auxiliary systems.
• Operate plant equipment and systems with assistance and guidance from PO to ensure proper functioning.
• Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as communicates clearly whether using in-situ intercom system, two-way radio, or face to face.
• Anticipates typical problems, identifies potential or recurring problems, and takes appropriate action.
• Troubleshoots equipment and assist in diagnosing problem areas.
• Operates other equipment including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment.
• Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management.
• Housekeeping: Maintains work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe manner
• May be required to work overtime hours during both planned and un-planned maintenance
• Cover vacancies and callouts when needed to support plant operation.

Skills

Mechanical abilities

Rotating shift work

Overtime willingness

Education

Massachusetts Hoisting License 1C/2A

Job description

WIN Waste Innovations is looking for an Assistant Utility Operator who can help monitor and operate ash and other auxiliary plant equipment from the field to maintain safe, efficient, and continuous plant operations. Duties may include, but are not limited to, recognizing and mitigating operating difficulties, adapting to changing plant conditions with regard to maximizing plant safety and efficiency and minimizing down time.

Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance and minor repairs to ash handling and other assigned auxiliary systems.
• Operate plant equipment and systems with assistance and guidance from PO to ensure proper functioning.
• Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as communicates clearly whether using in-situ intercom system, two-way radio, or face to face.
• Anticipates typical problems, identifies potential or recurring problems, and takes appropriate action.
• Troubleshoots equipment and assist in diagnosing problem areas.
• Operates other equipment including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment.
• Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management.
• Housekeeping: Maintains work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe manner
• May be required to work overtime hours during both planned and un-planned maintenance
• Cover vacancies and callouts when needed to support plant operation.

Education and Experience:

• Experience: Mechanical abilities sufficient to perform equipment maintenance and minor repair such as replacement of shear pins, valve repacking, strainer cleaning, and general preventative maintenance.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts
• Must be able to work overtime
• For the State of Massachusetts, there is a requirement for an Assistant Utility Operator to hold a Massachusetts Hoisting License: 1C/2A or ability to obtain these licenses within 9 months of hire.

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Noise in work environment

Physical Demand:

• Stand
• Sit for prolonged periods of time
• Walk
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feet
• Stoop, kneel, bend, push, pull, crawl
• Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency egress situations
• Lift 50 lbs.
• Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, and uneven surfaces
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, corrected or otherwise
• Operate a 1.5-inch fire hose operating at 125 psi line pressure to the extent required to extinguish fire
• Operate fire extinguishing equipment ranging from handheld extinguishers to 200 lb portable units
• Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12" by 16" manways

PPE Required:

Work in areas under adverse conditions that may require the donning and use of personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, the following with average fatigue:

• Negative pressure respirator
• Positive pressure respirator
• Self-contained breathing apparatus (steel or composite bottle)
• Hardhat
• Approved safety shoes
• Eye protection
• Rubber suit and gloves
• Chemical resistant suit
• Approved hearing protection
• Gloves
• Safety harness

What You’ll Enjoy:

• Industry leading benefits
• Multiple and flexible medical plans
• Floating Holidays
• Strong 401k program and company match
• College loan reimbursement
• Parental Leave Program
• Inclusive culture
• Employee engagement events
• Employee resource groups

WIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company committed to delivering essential waste management solutions to customers and communities supported by our team of 2,300 employees. We believe in preserving our environment for future generations while providing for today's needs. WIN Waste Innovations is a vertically integrated business with a platform of 50 strategically located collection, transfer, and disposal assets. These include waste-to-energy facilities, transfer stations, ash monofills, landfills, and fleets of rail cars and collection vehicles. We process more than 11 million tons of waste annually, converting 6.7 million tons of waste into clean, renewable energy that powers 340,000 homes. We recycle more than 234,000 tons of plastic, paper, and metals from the waste stream.

At WIN Waste Innovations, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

Pay Range

$32-$35/hour

At WIN Waste Innovations, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.