Assistant Utility Operator

WIN Waste Innovations; Millbury (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in waste management is seeking an Assistant Utility Operator to support the efficient operation of plant equipment. This role involves monitoring and operating ash handling systems, performing maintenance, and troubleshooting equipment issues. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical skills and the ability to adapt to changing conditions while ensuring safety and efficiency. Join a dedicated team committed to environmental preservation and make a significant impact in the waste management sector.

Qualifications

• Mechanical abilities sufficient for equipment maintenance and minor repairs.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate ash and auxiliary plant equipment.
• Perform maintenance and minor repairs to ensure efficient operations.

Skills

Mechanical abilities

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Equipment operation

Education

Hoisting License (1C / 2A)

Tools

Industrial forklifts

Manlifts

Skid steer loaders

Job description

WIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company committed to delivering essential waste management solutions to customers and communities supported by our team of 2,100 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 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.

Our WIN Waste Innovations facility is currently seeking 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. Perform maintenance and minor repairs to ash handling and other assigned auxiliary systems. Duties may include recognizing and mitigating operating difficulties, adapting to changing plant conditions to maximize safety and efficiency, and minimizing downtime. Operate plant equipment and systems with assistance and guidance from PO to ensure proper functioning. Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing, whether using in-situ intercom systems, two-way radios, or face-to-face interactions. Anticipate typical problems, identify potential or recurring issues, and take appropriate corrective actions. Troubleshoot equipment and assist in diagnosing problem areas. Operate other equipment including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer loaders, and other mobile equipment.

Education and Experience :

• Experience: Mechanical abilities sufficient to perform equipment maintenance and minor repairs such as replacing 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, a Hoisting License (1C / 2A) or the ability to obtain one within 9 months of hire is required.

Work Environment :

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 Demands :

• Stand, sit for prolonged periods, walk
• Handle tools and equipment requiring fine motor skills
• 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 vertical ladders as part of normal activity and emergency egress
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Move throughout all plant areas, including catwalks, deck grating, and uneven surfaces
• Visual requirements: close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception, with or without correction
• Operate fire hoses at 125 psi and fire extinguishing equipment ranging from handheld to portable units
• Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard manways

PPE Required :

• Negative and positive pressure respirators
• Self-contained breathing apparatus
• Hardhat, safety shoes, eye protection, gloves, rubber suits, chemical-resistant suits, heat and flame-resistant outerwear, hearing protection, safety harness