Auxiliary Operator

Job Duties

GRE HERC Services LLC has an opening for a full-time Auxiliary Operator at its downtown Minneapolis facility. Our mission is to provide Hennepin County with cost effective resource recovery in harmony with a sustainable environment. HERC helps the county manage waste by burning garbage to create energy for the electric grid and steam for nearby buildings.

As a licensed Auxiliary Operator, you will operate and inspect various waste systems and equipment as assigned. These include the boilers and their associated systems such as fans, grates, ash and emission systems.

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Making certain that boilers and their associated systems such as fans, grates, ash and emission systems are functioning properly

Operating various types of equipment safely, including boilers, pumps, motors, valves, fans, dampers, conveyors and other auxiliary systems

Maintaining work areas in a clean, orderly and safe manner

Monitoring and inspecting equipment to ensure its safe and efficient operation

Communicating information to supervisors and team members

To qualify for this position you must:

Hold a current ASME Provisional or MN Waste Combustor provisional and MN 2nd Class A Boiler License or be able to obtain the licensure within two years of taking the position

Auxiliary Operator on-the-job training (OJT) must be completed within 12 months of starting the position

Have experience servicing and adjusting boilers and related systems

Know and practice excellent safety practices

Be able to adjust to rotating shifts every 8 days

Be able to work in a wide range of climatic conditions

Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and physically qualify for use of respirator equipment

This position works rotating 4 X 4 - 12 hour shifts. Hours are: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM for 4 days, 4 days off, and then the next 4 day shift is from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. It is a union position with pay starting at $47.42 per hour. We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, retirement plan, free on-site parking and more. Ability to work overtime is required. This position is designated as a safety-sensitive position for drug, cannabis and alcohol testing purposes.

GRE HERC Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

GRE HERC Services is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$47.42 - $47.42 / Hourly

Postal Code

55405

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

1027

Job Benefits

Not specified