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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Bridgeport, Connecticut

About this job

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Wheelabrator Technologies operates 15 waste-to-energy facilities and four independent power production facilities located across the United States. By generating clean, renewable energy, we are leading the way in reducing America's dependence on traditional fuels. We've been nationally recognized for our positive impact on the environment, and our facilities actively participate in OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program as Star Worksites, making Wheelabrator one of the most safety-conscious employers in the country. To learn more please visit us at: www.wtienergy.com

We currently have an opening for a Laborer at our power plant in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Job Summary

Performs minor repairs to equipment. Maintains records, receipts. Completes inspections as needed. Performs cleaning functions and operates and maintains mobile equipment. Duties may include sweeping, shoveling, painting, housekeeping, and some minor repairs of equipment. Completes inspections as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned and may vary by location.

Follows standard safety procedures, corrects safety and environmental hazards, and reports them to the Supervisor immediately. Reads, understands, and applies information such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Familiar with and experienced with plant systems and processes.

Applies mechanical knowledge and skills sufficient to perform routine tasks such as opening vessels and equipment access doors, placing and removing furnace access equipment, overhead protection and staging, operating power tools and performing minor repairs to plant equipment and structures.

Uses effective communication and interpersonal skills including successful cooperation with all departments. Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as communicates clearly whether using intercom system, two-way radio or face-to-face.

Must be able to perform the following duties:

Open vessels and equipment access doors

Placing and removing furnace access equipment

Placing and removing overhead protection and staging equipment

Performs minor repairs to plant and mobile equipment, and on hydraulic hoses and lights.

Works overtime and rotating shifts as may be required.

Maintains records, receipts, etc. and completes inspections as necessary.

Completes the Corporate and Plant Training Programs within the time frame prescribed.

Perform job duties within prescribed standards with minimal supervision.

Anticipates typical problems, identifies potential or recurring problems, and takes appropriate action. Troubleshoots equipment and assists in diagnosing problem areas.

Operates other equipment including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory duties.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

Education and Experience

Education: High School Diploma or GED (accredited).

Experience: Must have at least six months of experience working in an industrial setting, construction, farming or serving in a branch of the armed forces in a capacity of operating equipment or utilizing industrial tools or equipment.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

Licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies

Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

None required.

Benefits

At Wheelabrator Technologies, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."

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