WTE Ash Operator

The WTE Ash Operator at the City of Spokane performs skilled manual work in operating and maintaining ash handling equipment at a waste to energy plant. Key responsibilities include managing ash containers, operating industrial equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining records. Candidates need a high school diploma and experience in an industrial setting. This is a full-time position located in Spokane, WA.
About the position

The WTE Ash Operator position at the City of Spokane involves skilled manual work in the operation and maintenance of ash handling equipment at the waste to energy plant. The role is crucial for ensuring the efficient management of ash, compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and the overall operation of the facility.

Responsibilities
• Operates and maintains the ash management system.
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• Moves ash containers using a yard tractor and levels loads in ash containers.
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• Ensures ash containers are within the required weight range and operates conveyors and related equipment.
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• Inspects and cleans all assigned areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental permits, and operating permits.
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• Operates metals separation equipment.
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• Maintains records of the quantity of ash removed per day.
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• Operates industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment.
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• Participates in boiler cleaning and other assigned outage work.
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• Prepares necessary reports, forms, and miscellaneous paperwork related to tasks performed.
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• Drives trucks or vehicles with trailers with a weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less.
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• Services assigned equipment and makes minor field repairs.
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• Reports major defects and assists mechanic in the repair and maintenance of plant equipment.
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• Inspects assigned equipment, recording or reporting damage and mechanical problems.

Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent.
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• One year of experience in an industrial setting operating equipment such as industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer loaders, and mechanical systems like conveyors.
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• Possession of a valid driver's license.
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• Must obtain a Class 'B' Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement within one year of appointment.

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
• Medical
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• Dental
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• Vision
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• Life Insurance
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• Long-Term Disability Insurance
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• Flexible Spending Account
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• AFLAC
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• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
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• Deferred Compensation
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• Legal Shield/ID Shield
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• Pet Insurance
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• Voluntary Life Insurance