Equipment Operator

reworld; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in West Palm Beach, FL to safely run mobile equipment and sort metals for pre‑combustion materials. You will conduct routine inspections, load material into trucks, and maintain equipment with proper log sheets.

The role requires 1 year of heavy equipment experience, English fluency, and the ability to pass respiratory fit testing. A high school diploma is expected, and a three‑month ramp‑up period may apply for new hires.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience operating heavy equipment (i.e. excavator, front loader).
• New hires with previous experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment will be allowed a three-month period for completion of the job demonstration manual.
• Must be able to read, write and verbally communicate in English.
• Must be able to pass respiratory fit testing.

Responsibilities

• Operates mobile equipment in movement and sorting of metals, maintaining a steady flow of the process operations.
• Removes wood products from recovered metals
• Loads pre-combustion waste into trucks
• Performs daily routine inspections of assigned equipment and fills out necessary log sheets according to procedures.
• Performs troubleshooting on equipment and reports all malfunctioning equipment through the issuance of work orders.
• Performs checks as required by the weekly activities book, the monthly critical items check list, etc.
• Maintains proper fuel, lubricant and oil levels for operation of assigned equipment.
• Performs lockout and tag-out of equipment in support of maintenance activities.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and an orderly work area.
• Performs additional tasks as directed by the Shift Supervisor, or his or her designee.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Who we are

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.

About the role

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Shift Supervisor and general supervision of the Operations Manager for is responsible for the safe, environmentally sound and efficient daily operation of mobile equipment (i.e. excavator, front loader) for sorting of metals and loading pre-combustion materials.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates mobile equipment in movement and sorting of metals, maintaining a steady flow of the process operations.
• Removes wood products from recovered metals
• Loads pre-combustion waste into trucks
• Performs daily routine inspections of assigned equipment and fills out necessary log sheets according to procedures.
• Performs troubleshooting on equipment and reports all malfunctioning equipment through the issuance of work orders.
• Performs checks as required by the weekly activities book, the monthly critical items check list, etc.
• Maintains proper fuel, lubricant and oil levels for operation of assigned equipment.
• Performs lockout and tag-out of equipment in support of maintenance activities.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and an orderly work area.
• Performs additional tasks as directed by the Shift Supervisor, or his or her designee.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience operating heavy equipment (i.e. excavator, front loader).
• New hires with previous experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment will be allowed a three-month period for completion of the job demonstration manual.
• Must be able to read, write and verbally communicate in English.
• Must be able to pass respiratory fit testing

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent

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.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: 22.79 - 30.34 USD per hour

Reworld™ provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person-and their families-through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

• Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match.
• Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance.

For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page . Reworld™ reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affi

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