Industrial Utility Operator, Covanta Westbury EfW Facility

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The duties of the Utility Operator includes the upkeep, maintenance & operation of plant equipment.

Responsibilities consist of operating various Mobile Equipment, including Front End Loaders, Fork Trucks and Skid Steers, and the cleaning, grounds keeping, and light maintenance of facility wide equipment.

Competitive Hourly Pay Rate available to well-qualified candidates for this opportunity.
Annual Bonus Pay and Comprehensive Company Benefits are included.

Medical Insurance & other Benefits begin DAY ONE of Employment.

Start with 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year!

Position Requirements:

The Utility Operator will work under the direction of the Profiled Waste Supervisor, Maintenance Superintendent, Chief Engineer or Shift Supervisors.

Assignments will include, but are not limited to PM maintenance tasks, assist with and perform minor equipment repair work, perform cleanup work, and the operation of mobile equipment and various other tasks.

This position will be required to work rotating shifts, as well as standard and/or non-standard shifts including holidays, resulting from unusual operating conditions, major overhauls or the need to back fill for vacancies created by plant conditions.

Utility Operations will work on other equipment and systems throughout the Facility, as deemed necessary.

Candidate must have good mechanical aptitude and a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Related military/technical training and/or previous power or industrial experience is a plus.

Physical strength to lift 50 pounds and carry it a distance of 100 yards. Ability to climb ladder and work in overhead positions requiring harness and safety line.

Mechanical aptitude to use hand tools to do minor maintenance.

You must be legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located and not require any sponsorship assistance from Covanta.

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