Utility Operator

Socket.dev; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Enviva in Waycross, GA, is seeking a Utility Operator to manage all aspects of continuous plant operation, safety, equipment setup, monitoring and cleaning. You will operate skid steer, forklift, lull, and front-end loaders, and perform routine maintenance and cleaning tasks.

The role requires the ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift in outdoor, hot and noisy industrial environments, with strict adherence to safety protocols and environmental rules. High school diploma or GED preferred.

Qualifications

• Heavy equipment operation experience required.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision.
• Must follow written and verbal job instructions.
• Adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Ability to operate machinery in a timely and safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including skid steer, forklift, lull, and front-end loaders.
• Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Support routine inspections and maintenance of plant equipment.
• Follow safety, environmental, and standard work procedures.
• Perform daily housekeeping and tool changes as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Forklift operation

Skid steer operation

Front-end loader operation

Ability to work without supervision

Reading and following instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Enviva team is driven by our shared vision for a renewable energy future. We are a fast-growing, purpose-driven, global energy company specializing in delivering sustainable wood bioenergy solutions. We are the world’s largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, which provide a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels.

Enviva is looking for a Utility Operator that is responsible for all aspects of continuous operation of the plant including safety, equipment operation, monitoring, machine set up, and cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile equipment to include skid steer, forklift, lull, and front-end loaders
• Perform basic maintenance to keep equipment in clean, good working order.
• Responsible for other duties assigned for the job.
• Support and carry out activities with routine inspections and maintenance of the dryer, furnace, emissions, and environmental equipment.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance equipment and standard work cleaning activities of emissions equipment strainers, tooling changes, housekeeping, and wash downs.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable and experienced with heavy equipment operation
• A quick learner, ability to work with little to no supervision.
• Safely and efficiently performs all essential functions of the job
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions.
• Ability to operate the machine in a timely and safe manner.

Preferred Qualifications - What Sets You Apart

• High school diploma or GED.
• Superior cognitive and systems knowledge to achieve production goals.
• Proficient in mathematics and measurement.
• Proficiency in maintaining the proper paperwork.

Working conditions

• Must be able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees
• Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment.
• Ability to work 12 hour rotating shift schedule.

Physical requirements

• Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day
• Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery
• Willing and able to pull and lift, up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

This position is not eligible for visa support.

EEO Statement

Enviva is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Enviva does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member, genetic information or any other status protected by law. Enviva complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operate.