Crane Operator

WIN Waste Innovations•North Andover, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

WIN Waste Innovations is looking for a Crane Operator. The Crane Operator will operate a refuse crane to maintain proper refuse flow to operating boilers and to control pit management.

Requirements

Stand
Sit for prolonged periods of time
Walk
Handle tools, equipment, fine motor skills
Reach with hands and arms
Climb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feet
Stoop, kneel, bend, push, pull, crawl
Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency egress situations
Lift 50 lbs.
Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, and uneven surfaces
Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, 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 handheld extinguishers to 200 lb portable units
Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12" by 16" manways
Negative pressure respirator
Positive pressure respirator
Self-contained breathing apparatus (steel or composite bottle)
Hardhat
Approved safety shoes
Eye protection
Rubber suit and gloves
Chemical resistant suit
Heat resistant outerwear
Flame resistant outerwear
Approved hearing protection
Gloves
Safety harness

Responsibilities

Monitoring, lubricating, inspecting, and cleaning refuse crane
Responsible for but not limited to operating Crane smoothly to prevent excessive grapple swings, eliminate cable jerking, and reduce wear on electrical and mechanical parts.
Thoroughly mixes refuse before feeding to boilers to ensure proper combustion and ensure that few arches occur.
Maintains the crane control room and the area on and around the crane deck in a clean, neat, and orderly condition always.
Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as communicates clearly whether using in-situ intercom system, two-way radio, or face to face.
Anticipates typical problems, identifies potential or recurring problems, and takes appropriate action.
Troubleshoots equipment and assists in diagnosing problem areas.
Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management.