Equipment Operator

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Based at our Danvers, MA Transfer Station location, this position will be responsible for the safe operation of the facility's heavy equipment and ferrous recovery system.

Competitive salary, Annual Bonus Pay, and Comprehensive Company Benefits are included.

Medical Insurance & other Benefits begin DAY ONE of Employment

• We seek a dedicated individual who will be responsible for safely and efficiently performing general labor duties at a municipal solid waste transfer station. The individual fulfilling this role must be flexible to work shifts as assigned, handle special projects assigned by a supervisor and any other related duties. The duties herein are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by this position and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills.

  Responsibilities include:

  • Perform general site maintenance including, but not limited to yard work, track maintenance, janitorial work and minor repairs

  • Maintain effective equipment checks (pre and post operations)

  • Perform general equipment maintenance and repairs as instructed

  • Maintain various items at the transfer station for continual operation

  • Provide instructions to customer for proper location of disposal on tipping floor

  • Perform inspections effectively and accurately in accordance with state mandated Waste Ban Regulations.

  • Ensure that customers and employees conduct all business in a safe manner and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

  • Perform facility inspection checks as assigned by a Supervisor.

  • Follow and enforce all required Covanta safety policies and procedures.

  Position Requirements

  To be considered for this position, the individual must have a minimum of one (1) year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA along with a High School diploma or equivalent; mechanical, equipment or trade school certificate or training preferred. An individual with familiarity with heavy equipment including, but not limited to forklifts, excavators, front-end loaders, and sweepers is desirable. The individual must be flexible to work different shifts, including weekends.

  Other knowledge, skills & abilities that the preferred candidate would possess include:

  • Good customer services skills to meet and exceed customer expectations

  • Acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers

  • Deal with public effectively and without controversy

  • Works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness

  • Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner

  • Good follow through ability

  • Ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise

  • Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules

  • Promotes the Company's safety standards

  • Does not take inappropriate risks

  • Maintains a feeling of pride in work

  • Strives to achieve all goals

  Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
  
  EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf). Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contactingus at careers@covanta.com.

Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf). Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contactingus at careers@covanta.com.