Equipment Operator

Reworld Waste; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Equipment Operator, where your skills will help transform waste into valuable resources. This role involves the safe operation of industrial equipment to process inbound materials and manage refuse efficiently. You'll play a crucial part in maintaining a clean and safe working environment while contributing to sustainability goals. With competitive benefits and opportunities for growth, this position offers a chance to be part of a team dedicated to redefining waste management and achieving carbon-negative outcomes. If you're ready to make a difference, apply today!

Benefits

Competitive health insurance options

PTO

Retirement savings plan

401K match

Sign on Bonus Eligible

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience operating industrial equipment.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate various industrial equipment for waste processing.
• Maintain exterior site and assist with equipment repairs.

Skills

Industrial Equipment Operation

Traffic Control

Maintenance Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Skid Steer

Vacuum Truck

Tanker Truck

Pressure Washer

Material Handling 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

As an Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient processing of inbound materials and refuse of various forms through Reworld's industrial disposal process.

Position Responsibilities:

• Receive and process inbound materials, through the safe operation of various types of industrial equipment, such as: forklift, track hoe, skid steer, vacuum truck, tanker truck, roll-off truck, walking floor trailer, pressure washer, material handling equipment, and various hand tools
• Receive, weigh, unpack, and label containers, as necessary
• Safely operate industrial equipment to consolidate dumped refuse on the tipping floor
• Follow defined industrial and manufacturing good housekeeping practices at all Reworld facilities and within assigned work areas
• Exterior site maintenance and improvement, as needed, which includes: litter collection, painting, snow removal and ice prevention
• Traffic Control for incoming/outgoing traffic
• Assist facility mechanic(s) with equipment repairs
• Additional duties as assigned to ensure safe and efficient facility operations

Position Requirements & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred
• A minimum of 1 year experience operating industrial equipment
• Must be able to work overtime as needed including nights, weekends, and holidays with minimum notice.
• Must have the ability to work a rotating shift schedule

Total Rewards & Compensation:

• Sign on Bonus Eligible
• 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

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.

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.

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 Firms

Reworld may sometimesselectively 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.

Reworld, formerly known as Covanta, is a leader in sustainable waste solutions and is dedicated to transforming waste into valuable resources through innovative technologies. With a comprehensive portfolio of solutions designed to address the most complex challenges of waste management, Reworld is committed to achieving carbon-negative outcomes and supporting partners on their sustainability journey.

Others see waste. We see potential.

Led by the promise of what’s possible, we partner with businesses and communities to reimagine what waste can do. Together, we transform refuse into a resource, steadfast in our determination to go beyond net zero, for the good of our people, our communities, and the planet we all depend on.

Rooted in communities, with support across North America

Our expansive geographical footprint gives us the large-scale resources to effectively support both our customers and the communities in which we live and work.

Working together to find the beginning at every endpoint

Ours is a diverse group, with a wide range of skills and expertise. We are passionate about our mission to do more and to do better through innovative value creation. No matter where we come from, we’re here to put our efforts toward building a smarter, more sustainable world.

Dedicated to redefining what’s possible with waste

When you work with us, you’ll find a hard-working team of collaborators united by our passion for protecting people, the planet, and the promise of a more sustainable future.