Auxiliary Operator
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, supporting the operational effectiveness of Reworld’s industrial disposal process. The role includes monitoring equipment, reading and interpreting operating data, supporting water chemistry activities, safely operating heavy industrial mobile equipment, and maintaining refuse-fuel levels and appropriate refuse mixtures. The schedule consists of rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, with additional overtime as needed and during outages. The position requires physical work that includes walking, standing, sitting, climbing, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, working at heights and in confined spaces, wearing a full-face respirator, and working in various weather conditions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of 2–3 years of experience operating a boiler, operating heavy industrial equipment, and performing some maintenance.
- Ability to work a rotating shift schedule.
- Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
- Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
- Ability to wear a full-face respirator.
- Ability to work consistently in various weather conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with chemistry testing.
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 that could affect 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 levels of refuse-fuel in operations equipment and ensure appropriate refuse mixtures in designated pits and operating areas.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support safe and efficient facility operations.
Benefits
- Health care benefits starting on the first day of employment, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
- Wellness program incentives and rewards.
- 401(k) plan with company match of up to 7%.
- Paid time off, including vacation and holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance.
- Employee referral bonus.
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
