Heavy Equipment Operator

Covanta; Dickerson (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in sustainable waste management as a Heavy Equipment Operator, responsible for the safe processing of waste materials. You will operate various machinery to facilitate waste disposal while adhering to safety protocols and ensuring efficient operations. This role offers health benefits from day one, a wellness program, and 401k matching, making it a great opportunity for those looking to contribute to a sustainable future.

Benefits

Health Care Benefits

401k - match up to 7%

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating heavy equipment is required.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts is necessary.
• Possessing a Class A CDL is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery for processing inbound materials.
• Conduct pre and post-operation equipment checks.
• Follow and enforce safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Time Management

Safety Compliance

Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excavator

Front-End Loader

Sweeper

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.

All that we're missing is you. Apply today!

About the role

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

Responsibilities include:

• Operate various pieces of equipment and machinery to facilitate the receipt, transfer, stockpile, process, and unloading of municipal solid waste into the refuse pit using a frontend loader, skid steer, sweeper, etc.
• Maintain effective equipment checks (pre and post-operations)
• Ensure employees conduct business in a safe manner and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Perform facility inspection checks as assigned by Supervisor
• Follow and enforce all required Covanta safety policies and procedures
• Ability to demonstrate how your actions support Reworld Values and Behaviors, including Safe and Inclusive Workplace, Delivering Results through Trust and Building Breakthrough Capabilities.

Position Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must have prior experience operating heavy equipment including, but not limited to excavators, front-end loaders, and sweepers
• A valid driver's license and any applicable regulatory licensing are required. Possessing a CDL license is a bonus
• Must be flexible to work rotating shifts

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities desired include:

Acts in a professional, courteous, and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers

• Works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner
• Good follow-through ability
• Ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules
• Promotes the Company's safety standards
• Does not take inappropriate risks
• Maintains a feeling of pride in work
• Strives to achieve all goals
• Ability to work outside in the elements.
• Class A CDL Driver's License (Preferred)

What Reworld Offers You:

• Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment
• Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards
• 401k - match up to 7%
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus

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.

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