Heavy Equipment Operator

Reworld Waste; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Reworld Waste is seeking an Equipment Operator to ensure the safe and efficient processing of materials. The role involves operating various machinery, conducting inspections, and adhering to safety protocols. Join a leader in sustainable waste solutions and contribute to a carbon-negative future.

Benefits

Health Care Benefits

401k with 7% match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Two years experience in mechanical equipment operation.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Operate and inspect various industrial equipment.
• Conduct daily machinery inspections.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical Equipment Operation

Reading Technical Documents

Mathematical Skills

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

Operate and inspect forklifts, roll off truck, yard truck, excavator, loaders and skid steer.

Manage the safe operation of the site’s equipment in the assigned areas.

Conduct daily motorized machinery inspections on the site’s equipment.

Complete additional duties as assigned by management including plant operations

Required Qualifications

Two year’s experience in the operation of mechanical equipment.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, technical procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, and other procedure manuals.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Ability to take appropriate safe action on their own initiative to prevent equipment damage or injury to personnel during emergencies or unusual situations.

Preferred Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred

Physical Demands of the Role

Reworld offers GED Works – a fully funded program for employees to achieve their GED.

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

Total Rewards

Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment

401k - match up to 7%

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

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.

About Us

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.