Crane Operator

WIN Waste Innovations; Penacook (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

PTO

Floating holidays

401k matching

Tuition reimbursement

College loan reimbursement

Scholarships for dependents

Parental leave

Inclusive culture

Engagement events

Employee resource groups

Job summary

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking a Crane Operator in New Hampshire to maintain refuse flow to boilers and manage pit operations. You will monitor and operate the refuse crane, ensure safe and efficient crane motion, and maintain the crane deck and control room.

The role emphasizes proper combustion, clear communication, problem-solving, and teamwork to support operations and environmental goals.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, lubricate, inspect, and clean the refuse crane.
• Operate crane smoothly to reduce cable jerking and wear on parts.
• Mix refuse before feeding to boilers for proper combustion and to reduce arches.
• Keep crane control room and deck area clean and orderly at all times.
• Communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, using intercom, radio, or in person.
• Anticipate and address typical or recurring problems as they arise.
• Troubleshoot equipment and assist in diagnosing problem areas.
• Maintain a positive, cooperative work environment with customers, vendors, and colleagues.

Job description

WIN Waste Innovations is looking for a Crane Operator. The Crane Operator will operate a refuse crane to maintain proper refuse flow to operating boilers and to control pit management.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring, lubricating, inspecting, and cleaning refuse crane
• Responsible for but not limited to operating Crane smoothly to prevent excessive grapple swings, eliminate cable jerking, and reduce wear on electrical and mechanical parts.
• Thoroughly mixes refuse before feeding to boilers to ensure proper combustion and ensure that few arches occur.
• Maintains the crane control room and the area on and around the crane deck in a clean, neat, and orderly condition always.
• 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 assists in diagnosing problem areas.
• Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management.

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 Demand

• Stand
• Sit for prolonged periods of time
• Walk
• Handle tools, equipment, 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 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
• Heat resistant outerwear
• Flame resistant outerwear
• Approved hearing protection
• Gloves
• Safety harness

What You'll Enjoy

• Industry leading benefits
• Multiple and flexible medical plans
• Outstanding PTO program
• Floating Holidays
• Strong 401k program and company match
• Tuition reimbursement plan
• College loan reimbursement
• College scholarship program for dependents
• 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.