Heavy Equipment Operator

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For more than 40 years, Covanta has been at the forefront of sustainable materials management, providing companies and communities world-class waste and resource solutions.

Through our diverse and scalable full-service capabilities, we’re leading the charge to a carbon-negative future—reducing, reusing, recycling and reimagining waste for the benefit of both people and planet.

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About the role

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Heavy Equipment Operator will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of inbound and outbound materials in various forms through Reworld’ s industrial disposal process using a front end loader, backhoe, excavator, etc.

Position Responsibilities:

Safely operate industrial equipment to consolidate dumped refuse on the tipping floor through the safe operation of various types of industrial equipment, such as: track hoe, skid steer, backhoe, excavator, etc.

Follow defined industrial and manufacturing good housekeeping practices at all Covanta facilities and within assigned work areas

Assist facility mechanic(s) with equipment repairs as needed

Additional duties as assigned to ensure safe and efficient facility operations

Shift will rotate:

1 week - 6am to 3:30 pm Monday through Sat

1 week - 3pm to close (midnight/1am) - Monday to Friday

Position Requirements & Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred Covanta offers GED Works – a fully funded program for employees to achieve their GED.

A minimum of 1 year experience operating industrial equipment such as backhoe, trackhoe, excavator

Valid drivers license with reliable transportation strongly preferred

Must have the ability to work a rotating shift schedule

Reworld offers a comprehensive pay and benefit package:

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

Physical Demands of the Role:

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

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Covanta 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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