Back Plant Operator

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 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

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 of 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 maintain 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, preferred

CDL Class B License preferred

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

Our DEI Commitment

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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