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Equipment Operator - Refuse Derived Fuel Plant
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Portsmouth, Virginia |
About this job
Job Description
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: wheelabratortechnologies.com
We currently have an opening for an Equipment Operator at our Wheelabrator Portsmouth Refuse Derived Fuel plant located in Portsmouth, VA.
Job Summary
Operates heavy and complex equipment, such as cranes, yard tractors, bulldozers, compactor/ excavators or wheel loaders in a safe and effective manner.
Work is performed under supervision and is carried out in accordance with standardized equipment operation practice and general work instruction. Direction is given through oral and written communications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Operates assigned equipment in excavating, loading, spreading, covering and compacting earth and/or solid waste safely and efficiently.
Operates assigned equipment in unloading coal cars, loading into coal storage and unloading ash to disposal trailer, as required and/or requested.
Operates assigned equipment for the transfer of RDF from the bunker, to the feed hoppers for the mixing of refuse ensuring a relatively constant heating value.
Inspects equipment for proper operating condition and loose or worn parts, as assigned.
Reports defects or damage to equipment to the appropriate authority.
Observes instruments while vehicle is in motion.
Grades, compacts, and shapes earth and/or waste.
Operates equipment in spreading, compacting and covering.
Operates coal conveyor system according to safety practices and procedures as requested and/or required.
Responsible for the proper use, loading, operation and cleanliness of the equipment.
Performs routine clerical duties such as completing station logs, field and time reports and requisitions.
Loads trailers in a safe and efficient manner.
Participates in cleanup activities as directed.
Performs related work as required.
Works rotating shift.
Works overtime as required.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
Six months experience or related training desirable.
Mechanical abilities sufficient to perform equipment maintenance, minor repairs and general preventative maintenance.
Wheeled Front-End Loader experience preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
Licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies
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 Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401k plan, 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 Now."
Job number: 228699
Category: Operations-Powerplant
Location: Portsmouth, VA
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: wheelabratortechnologies.com
We currently have an opening for an Equipment Operator at our Wheelabrator Portsmouth Refuse Derived Fuel plant located in Portsmouth, VA.
Job Summary
Operates heavy and complex equipment, such as cranes, yard tractors, bulldozers, compactor/ excavators or wheel loaders in a safe and effective manner.
Work is performed under supervision and is carried out in accordance with standardized equipment operation practice and general work instruction. Direction is given through oral and written communications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Operates assigned equipment in excavating, loading, spreading, covering and compacting earth and/or solid waste safely and efficiently.
Operates assigned equipment in unloading coal cars, loading into coal storage and unloading ash to disposal trailer, as required and/or requested.
Operates assigned equipment for the transfer of RDF from the bunker, to the feed hoppers for the mixing of refuse ensuring a relatively constant heating value.
Inspects equipment for proper operating condition and loose or worn parts, as assigned.
Reports defects or damage to equipment to the appropriate authority.
Observes instruments while vehicle is in motion.
Grades, compacts, and shapes earth and/or waste.
Operates equipment in spreading, compacting and covering.
Operates coal conveyor system according to safety practices and procedures as requested and/or required.
Responsible for the proper use, loading, operation and cleanliness of the equipment.
Performs routine clerical duties such as completing station logs, field and time reports and requisitions.
Loads trailers in a safe and efficient manner.
Participates in cleanup activities as directed.
Performs related work as required.
Works rotating shift.
Works overtime as required.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
Six months experience or related training desirable.
Mechanical abilities sufficient to perform equipment maintenance, minor repairs and general preventative maintenance.
Wheeled Front-End Loader experience preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
Licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies
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 Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401k plan, 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 Now."
Job number: 228699
Category: Operations-Powerplant
Location: Portsmouth, VA
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