Transfer Station Operator

Covanta; Derwood (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Wellness incentives

401k match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

Reworld is hiring for a general labor role at a municipal solid waste transfer station. You will safely perform duties, follow PPE protocols, and support efficient site operations.

The position requires flexibility for rotating shifts, weekends, and special projects assigned by a supervisor. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a path to advance within a growing environmental solutions company.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts including weekends.
• Experience at OSHA-regulated sites preferred.
• Strong customer service skills to meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety rules and PPE compliance for customers and employees.
• Instruct customers on proper disposal locations on tipping floor.
• Perform inspections in line with state Waste Ban Regulations.
• Direct traffic for residents and commercial vehicles.
• Maintain site with yard work, track maintenance, and minor repairs.
• Run equipment checks before and after operations.
• Provide customer service to residents unloading items.
• Conduct facility inspection checks as assigned.
• Enforce all Reworld safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Safety awareness

Customer service

Team cooperation

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

We seek a dedicated individual who will be responsible for safely and efficiently performing general labor duties at a municipal solid waste transfer station. The individual fulfilling this role must be flexible to work shifts as assigned, handle special projects assigned by a supervisor, and any other related duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that customers and employees conduct all business in a safe manner and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Provide instructions to the customer for the proper location of disposal on the tipping floor
• Perform inspections effectively and accurately in accordance with state-mandated Waste Ban Regulations.
• Direct traffic within the site for residents and commercial vehicles
• Perform general site maintenance including, but not limited to yard work, track maintenance, janitorial work, and minor repairs
• Maintain effective equipment checks (pre and post-operations)
• Maintain various items at the transfer station for continual operation
• Provide customer service to residents that are unloading items from vehicles.
• Perform facility inspection checks as assigned by a Supervisor.
• Follow and enforce all required Reworld safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred; Reworld offers GED Works - a fully funded program for employees to achieve their GED
• Must be able to work rotating shifts
• Experience working at sites regulated by OSHA preferred
• Good customer services skills to meet and exceed customer expectations
• Must be flexible to work different shifts, including weekends.
• Acts in a professional, courteous, and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers

Physical Demands of the Role

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb ladders
• Ability to lift/carry 50lbs
• Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces
• Qualify to wear a full-face respiratorand other PPE
• Consistently work in all weather conditions

Shift Work

• Rotating days - start time is between 6:30am to 8:30am 8-10 hour shifts, 5 days in a week, could be including weekends.

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

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: 20.58 - 27.36 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.

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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