Utility Operator

reworld; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day One Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a Utility Operator to perform a variety of operational tasks in a fast-paced industrial setting. You will operate mobile equipment, support facility operations, and manage waste handling activities to ensure safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include fueling, ash handling, supervising delivery trucks, and maintenance tasks on BMW handling equipment, with day and rotating shifts to cover operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior experience operating mobile or industrial equipment is preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to work a rotating shift schedule, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring equipment is appropriately fueled and charged for effective operation.
• Load and manage ash using various types of industrial equipment.
• Supervise and observe delivery trucks hauling materials to the tipping floor.
• Safely operate front-end loaders and other mobile equipment to manage refuse and materials delivered for processing.
• Inspect incoming refuse, waste, and materials and determine the appropriate process for handling and disposal.
• Monitor and control inbound and outbound traffic for delivery trucks.
• Perform BMW (Biomedical Waste) load inspections, offloading, storage, and handling activities in accordance with facility procedures.
• Complete operational preventative maintenance (PM) tasks on BMW handling equipment.
• Support safe, compliant, and efficient facility operations through additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Rotating shifts

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Front-End Loader

Skid Steer

Forklift

Scissor Lift

Aerial Man Lift

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

Utility Operator

Position Summary

As a Utility Operator, you will be responsible for performing a variety of operational tasks safely and efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic industrial environment to support Reworld's industrial processing and disposal operations. This role requires the ability to operate various types of mobile equipment, support facility operations, manage waste handling activities, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance with operational and environmental standards. Utility Operators work across multiple areas of the facility and support both day shift and rotating shift operations.

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring equipment is appropriately fueled and charged for effective operation.
• Load and manage ash using various types of industrial equipment.
• Supervise and observe delivery trucks hauling materials to the tipping floor.
• Safely operate front-end loaders and other mobile equipment to manage refuse and materials delivered for processing.
• Inspect incoming refuse, waste, and materials and determine the appropriate process for handling and disposal.
• Monitor and control inbound and outbound traffic for delivery trucks.
• Perform BMW (Biomedical Waste) load inspections, offloading, storage, and handling activities in accordance with facility procedures.
• Complete operational preventative maintenance (PM) tasks on BMW handling equipment.
• Support safe, compliant, and efficient facility operations through additional duties as assigned.

Day Shift Responsibilities

• Perform facility and grounds housekeeping activities.
• Conduct mobile equipment inspections and report deficiencies.
• Provide tipping floor coverage and operational support.
• Support ash building loadout operations.
• Offload special waste materials as directed.
• Sweep and maintain facility grounds and operational areas.
• Assist with general housekeeping activities to maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Rotating Shift Responsibilities

• Conduct routine rounds and inspections of residue handling equipment.
• Perform daily cleaning and greasing of residue handling equipment.
• Assist with plant projects and maintenance activities.
• Support operations during process upsets and abnormal conditions.
• Troubleshoot residue handling equipment issues and elevate concerns as needed.
• Sweep facility roadways and maintain assigned operating areas.
• Assist operations personnel in maintaining continuous plant performance and reliability.

Equipment Operation

• Front-End Loader
• Skid Steer and associated attachments
• Forklift
• Scissor Lift
• Aerial Man Lift

Position Requirements & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior experience operating mobile or industrial equipment is preferred.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial environment and follow all safety procedures.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to work a rotating shift schedule, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Schedule

• Day Shift:
• Monday through Friday
• 6:20 AM to 2:50 PM
• Rotating Shift:
• 2 Days On / 2 Days Off / 5 Days On / 5 Days Off
• 6:20 AM to 6:20 PM
• Rotation includes both day and night shifts

Total Rewards & Compensation

• Competitive Base Salary
• Day One Benefits Eligibility
• Comprehensive Health Insurance Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement Savings Plan
• 401(k) with Company Match

Physical Demands of the Role

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, and climb for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces.
• Must qualify to wear a full-face respirator.
• Ability to work in varying indoor and outdoor environmental conditions and weather.
• Ability to safely operate mobile equ