Equipment Operator

WIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company committed to delivering essential waste management solutions to customers and communities supported by our team of 2,100 employees. We believe in preserving our environment for future generations while providing for today’s needs. WIN Waste Innovations is a vertically integrated business with a platform of 50 strategically located collection, transfer, and disposal assets. These include waste-to-energy facilities, transfer stations, ash monofills, landfills, and fleets of rail cars and collection vehicles. We process more than 11 million tons of waste annually, converting 6.7 million tons of waste into clean, renewable energy that powers 340,000 homes. We recycle more than 234,000 tons of plastic, paper and metals from the waste stream.

Our WIN Waste Innovations facility is currently looking for a dynamic Equipment Operator who can perform duties relevant to all phases of Tipping Floor, Monofill and Ash Management Building operations (where applicable). They will monitor and direct refuse trucks to proper bays on Tipping Floor. Assist Crane Operator in implementation of good pit management. Ensure tipping floor is clear of obstacles and that traffic flows smoothly. Load metal trucks (where applicable). Safely and effectively operate heavy equipment in the course of daily operations. Must have the ability to correct safety and environmental hazards and reports them to supervision immediately. Safety is a must!

Education/Experience:

• Six months experience operating mobile equipment
• Mechanical abilities sufficient to perform equipment maintenance, minor repairs and general preventative maintenance

Physical Demand:

• Handle tools, equipment, and fine motor skills.
• Climb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feet.
• Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, and uneven surfaces.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, corrected or otherwise.
• Operate a 1.5 inch fire hose operating at 125 PSI line pressure to the extent required to extinguish fire.
• Operate fire extinguishing equipment ranging from hand held extinguishers to 200 lbs. portable units.
• Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12″ by 16″ manways.

PPE Required:

• Negative pressure respirator.
• Positive pressure respirator.
• Self-contained breathing apparatus (steel or composite bottle).
• Rubber suit and gloves.
• Chemical resistant suit.
• Heat resistant outerwear.
• Flame resistant outerwear.

At WIN Waste Innovations each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.