Auxiliary Operator

Reworld Waste; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company committed to a carbon-negative future as an Auxiliary Operator. In this role, you will work closely with the facility control room to ensure the safe and efficient operation of power plant systems. Your expertise in operating heavy industrial equipment and performing safety inspections will be crucial in maintaining operational effectiveness. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package from day one, including health insurance, PTO, and retirement plans. If you are passionate about sustainability and want to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive health insurance options

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement savings plan

401K match

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience operating heavy industrial equipment required.
• High School Diploma or GED is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Operate and inspect power plant systems to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Monitor various auxiliary equipment and perform material sampling.

Skills

Operating heavy industrial equipment

Safety operating procedures

Data interpretation from meters and gauges

Material sampling and chemistry testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Boilers

Air pollution control systems

Heavy industrial mobile equipment

Job description

For 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 Vision

Reworld 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 Business

Reworld 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 Value

Reworld'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 role

The expected hourly rate for this position is $39.53 . This is a good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position. The final salary figure will take into account a variety of factors including experience, ability, and location. Covanta is committed to paying its staff equitably, and these ranges should not be considered career salary limits or caps.

As an Auxiliary Operator, you will work in collaboration with our facility control room to operate and inspect various power plant systems safely and efficiently to ensure the operational effectiveness of Reworld's industrial disposal process.

Position Responsibilities:

• Operate and inspect power plant systems in accordance with safety operating procedures, systems include, but are not exclusively limited to boilers, air pollution control systems, ash systems, and heavy industrial equipment.
• Monitor and inspect various boiler plant auxiliary equipment, including pumps, motors, fans, dampers, air compressors, valves, mixers, conveyors, turbine generators and electrical devices.
• Read and interpret data from meters, gauges, and industrial measuring tools to identify trends and/or potential equipment disruptions that impact facility operations.
• Perform various types of material sampling, chemistry testing, and treatment of water, as required.
• Safely operate heavy industrial mobile equipment, such as: cranes, skid steers, loaders, and forklifts.
• Responsible to maintain correct levels of refuse-fuel in operations equipment, and ensure appropriate refuse mix in designated pits and areas of operations.
• Additional duties as assigned to ensure safe and efficient facility operations.

Position Requirements & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience operating heavy industrial equipment.
• Must have the ability to work a rotating shift schedule.

Total Rewards & Compensation:

• Day one employee benefits: competitive health insurance options, PTO, retirement savings plan and 401K match.

Physical Demands of the Role:

• 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.

Our DEI Commitment:

Reworld 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.

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

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