Heavy Equipment Operator

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

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About the role

The duties of the Heavy Equipment Operator in the Metal Recovery area include the safe and efficient operation and mechanical repair of all equipment associated with the Residue, ferrous, and Non-ferrous systems. The chosen candidate will also perform lockout and tagout of the ferrous and non-ferrous system as well as becoming proficient at the ferrous and ash crane load out process.

Key Responsibilities :

Maintain daily logs

Monitor the operation and maintenance of earth magnet conveyors, belt conveyors, motors and gearboxes, vibrating pans, grizzlies, screw conveyors, ECS magnets, drag conveyors, etc

Operate mobile equipment such as Front-end Loaders, Skid Steers, Man-lifts, Lull’s and Forklifts

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance including gearbox and motor change outs, ECS and conveyor belt change out, roller & bearing replacement, screen and spring replacements, belt tracking, scraper adjustments or replacement, metal & rubber skirting replacement, guarding repairs & structural repairs.

Qualifications :

High School Diploma / GED is required.

Must have at least one year of previous experience in the operation of heavy industrial machinery such as Front End Loaders

Ability to learn / demonstrate mechanical aptitude.

Welding experience preferred

Military or formal technical / apprentice training preferred.

Previous power plant / industrial experience preferred.

Physical Demands :

Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb

Ability to lift / carry 50lbs

Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces

Qualify to wear a full-face respirator

Consistently work in various weather conditions

Shift Work :

5-2-2-5 shift schedule rotating days / nights

What Reworld Offers You :

Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment

Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards

401k - match up to 7%

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)

Paid Parental Leave

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

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Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and / or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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