Utility Operator

NextGenEnergyJobs; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Enviva is hiring for a role in Georgia where you will operate heavy equipment such as skid steers, forklifts, lull machines, and front-end loaders. You will perform routine maintenance, assist with inspections of dryer and furnace systems, and maintain emissions equipment.

The position requires lifting up to 50 lbs and working around moving machinery. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, strong math and measurement skills, and a demonstrated ability to work with minimal

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience operating heavy equipment is required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow instructions.
• Proven safety and reliability in daily production tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work around moving machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate skid steer, forklift, lull, and front-end loaders.
• Perform basic maintenance and keep equipment clean.
• Support routine inspections and maintenance of dryer, furnace, emissions equipment.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance and cleaning of emissions equipment strainers.
• Complete required paperwork and maintain production records.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Independent work

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Enviva team is driven by our shared vision for a renewable energy future.

Key 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.