Back Plant Operator

Back Plant Operator

As a Back Plant Operator, you are responsible for the safe, environmentally sound and efficient daily operation of the process plant in assisting and supporting the operation to effectively maintain the power generation facility's fuel feed.

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for operating heavy equipment front end loaders to feed RDF material onto one or more fuel feed systems in a consistent manner to support full-load boiler operation Spots incoming waste trucks and directs dumping location on the tipping floor.
• Oversees and assists with loading of non-ferrous metals into transport trailers.
• Work in ash house, loading ash trucks and maintaining operation of ash house equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and an orderly clean work area.
• Performs daily routine pre-operational inspection of heavy equipment and fuel feed conveyor equipment and fills out required log sheets.
• Performs checks as required by the weekly activities book, the monthly critical items check lists, etc.
• Performs troubleshooting on equipment, reporting all malfunctioning equipment to the shift supervisor for the issuance of work orders.
• Maintains proper fuel, lubricant, and oil levels for operation of equipment.
• Performs lockout and tagout of equipment in support of maintenance activities.
• Performs additional tasks as directed by the shift supervisor or his/her designee.

Position Requirements & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• CDL Class B License required
• Must have the ability to work a rotating shift schedule
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must be able to operate a Front Loader or heavy equipment.

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

Shift:

• Rotating 12 hour shifts, days and 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

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

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $50,669.00 - $69,683.00. For hourly roles, this is the annualized salary. To calculate the hourly rate, divide by 2080.

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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Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms

Reworld may sometimes selectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role) has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.