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Equipment Operator

Location - Derwood, MD

You must be legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located and not require any sponsorship assistance from Covanta.

Located at the Montgomery County Transfer Station in Derwood MD, we seek a dedicated Equipment Operator who will be responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment (front-end loader, excavator, forklift, sweeper, etc.) used to receive, stockpile, process, prepare for transport and load municipal solid waste into transfer trailers, or other similar vehicles. 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Operate various pieces of equipment and machinery to facilitate the receipt, stockpile, process and load municipal solid waste into transfer trailers.

• Maintain effective equipment checks (pre and post operations)

• Perform equipment maintenance and repairs as instructed by maintenance department and transfer station supervisory personnel.

• Maintain various items at the transfer station for continual operation i.e., sprinkler system, radiation monitors, alarm system heating and cooling system etc.

• Obtain information regarding material entering transfer station by greeting customers, visually confirming contents are appropriate for the transfer station.

• 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:

To be considered for this position, the individual must have:

• Minimum of one (1) year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA, preferably in a solid waste handling facility

• High School diploma or equivalent; mechanical, equipment or trade school certificate or training preferred.

• Must have prior experience operating heavy equipment including, but not limited to forklifts, excavators, front-end loaders, and sweepers.

• A valid driver’s license and any applicable regulatory licensing is required.

• Must be flexible to work rotatingt shifts

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities desired include:

• 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.

• Ability to work outside in the elements.

• Class A CDL Driver’s License (Preferred).

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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 https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf). Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting us at careers@covanta.com.