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Covanta Transfer Station Operator (Danvers Transfer Station) in Danvers, Massachusetts
Transfer Station Operator (Danvers Transfer Station)
Job ID
10446
Location
Danvers, MA
Functional Area
Sustainable Solutions
Department
Sustainable Solutions
Position Type
Full-Time Regular
Education Required
High School Diploma/GED
Experience Required
Minimum 1 Year
Relocation Provided
No
Position Description
Covanta is a world leader in providing sustainable waste and energy solutions. Annually, Covanta’s modern Energy-from-Waste ("EfW") facilities safely convert approximately 21 million tons of waste from municipalities and businesses into clean, renewable electricity to power one million homes and recycle over 500,000 tons of metal. Through a vast network of treatment and recycling facilities, Covanta also provides comprehensive industrial material management services to companies seeking solutions to some of today’s most complex environmental challenges. For more information, visit www.covanta.com .
Information on our facilities is available at www.covanta.com/Covanta-Map . For career opportunities, visit www.covanta.com/Careers . Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/posterscreenreader_optimized.pdf) Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.
We seek a dedicated individual to serve as a Transfer Station Operator at the Danvers Transfer Station located in Danvers, MA, who will be responsible for safely and efficiently performing general labor duties at a municipal solid waste transfer station. The individual fulfilling this role must be flexible to work shifts as assigned, handle special projects assigned by a supervisor and any other related duties. The duties herein are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by this position and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills. Furthermore they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the company.
Perform general site maintenance including, but not limited to yard work, track maintenance, janitorial work and minor repairs
Maintain effective equipment checks (pre and post operations)
Perform general equipment maintenance and repairs as instructed
Maintain various items at the transfer station for continual operation
Provide instructions to customer for proper location of disposal on tipping floor
Perform inspections effectively and accurately in accordance with state mandated Waste Ban Regulations.
Ensure that customers and employees conduct all business in a safe manner and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Perform facility inspection checks as assigned by a Supervisor.
Follow and enforce all required Covanta safety policies and procedures.
Position Requirements
We are seeking candidates with following credentials:
High School diploma or equivalent
Mechanical, equipment or trade school certificate or training a plus
Minimum of 1 year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA preferred
Familiarity with all of heavy equipment including, but not limited to forklifts, excavators, front-end loaders, and sweepers
Valid State Driver’s license.
Massachusetts State Hydraulics license type 2-A, 1-C is preferred
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Good customer services skills to meet and exceed customer expectations
Acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers
Deal with public effectively and without controversy
Works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness
Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner
Good follow through ability
Ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise
Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules
Promotes the Company’s safety standards
Does not take inappropriate risks
Maintains a feeling of pride in work
Strives to achieve all goals.