Auxiliary Operator

Reworld Waste • Westbury, NY

1d • $35 - $46

About The Position

As an Auxiliary Operator, you will work in collaboration with the facility control room to operate and inspect power plant systems safely and efficiently, ensuring the operational effectiveness of Reworld’s industrial disposal process. Systems include boilers, air pollution control systems, ash systems, and heavy industrial equipment.

The role involves monitoring auxiliary equipment, interpreting readings from industrial measuring tools, monitoring air pollution control equipment, conducting material sampling and water chemistry testing and treatment, and safely operating mobile industrial equipment. You will help maintain refuse-fuel levels and ensure the appropriate refuse mix in designated pits and operating areas. Additional duties may be assigned to support safe and efficient facility operations.

The position requires a rotating shift schedule and the ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including walking, standing, sitting, climbing, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, working at heights and in confined spaces, qualifying to wear a full-face respirator, and working in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2–3 years’ experience operating heavy industrial equipment.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces.
• Qualify to wear a full-face respirator.
• Ability to work consistently in various weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and inspect power plant systems in accordance with safety operating procedures, including boilers, air pollution control systems, ash systems, and heavy industrial equipment.
• Monitor and inspect boiler plant auxiliary equipment, including pumps, motors, fans, dampers, air compressors, valves, mixers, conveyors, turbine generators, and electrical devices.
• Read and interpret data from meters, gauges, and industrial measuring tools to identify trends or potential equipment disruptions affecting facility operations.
• Monitor air pollution control equipment.
• Perform material sampling, chemistry testing, and water treatment as required.
• Safely operate heavy industrial mobile equipment such as cranes, skid steers, loaders, and forklifts.
• Maintain correct refuse-fuel levels in operations equipment and ensure the appropriate refuse mix in designated pits and operating areas.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to ensure safe and efficient facility operations.

Benefits

• Competitive health insurance options, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan and 401(k) with an up to 7% company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED