Utility Operator

Reworld Waste is hiring a Utility Operator in Okahumpka, FL, responsible for the safe operation of facility overhead cranes and managing municipal solid waste. Duties include daily inspections, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment. Qualifications include a GED/HS diploma, relevant experience, and effective communication skills. The position requires shift work, including nights and weekends, and involves physical demands such as lifting up to 50 pounds and working in varying weather conditions.
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
Utility Operator will be responsible for the safe and environmentally sound and efficient daily operation of the facility and overhead cranes on the refuse pit. In this process you will lift, move, mix municipal solid waste (MSW) using hoisting attachments such as a grapple or auxiliary hoist mechanism such as hook or sling; with the intent of feeding fuel, MSW, to one of three boilers, mixing the fuel in the refuse pit to achieve a more homogeneous fuel for boiler operations, and moving various loads to and from the charging deck.
Position Responsibilities
Performs daily routine inspections/PM’s of overhead crane(s) and fills out necessary log sheets according to procedures.Performs troubleshooting on overhead cranes and reports all malfunctioning equipment/components through the issuance of work orders.Performs checks as required by the daily/weekly activities book, the monthly critical items check list, etc.Manipulates or depresses crane controls such as pedals, levers, or buttons to regulate speed and direction of the crane and hoist movement according to written, verbal or signal instructions.Performs lockout and tag-out of equipment in support of maintenance activities.Maintains cleanliness of equipment and an orderly work area around crane and hoist.Notifies Shift Supervisor of defective operating or material conditions.
Qualifications
GED/HS Diploma preferred Reworld offers GED Works – a fully funded program for employees to achieve their GED.Forklift driving experience a plus.Three to six months of related experience and/or training preferred.Formal technical or apprentice training is desirable, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, technical procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, and other procedure manuals.Ability to speak and communicate effectively with supervisors and other employees of the organization.
Shift Work
This position works on a rotating 12-hour shift including nights, weekends and some holidays. Overtime will be required.
Physical Demands
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.Frequently exposed to high temperatures and outside weather conditions.Working near moving machinery as well as noisy and dusty environments; must be able to wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) including a negative pressure respirator in accordance with OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.134.Climbing ladders and structures; must be able to tolerate heights.Frequently required to stand, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach.
What Reworld Offers You
Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment.Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards401k - match up to 7%Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)Short-Term & Long-Term Disability BenefitsTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral Bonus In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.
Additional details are available at https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits.
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All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.


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