Equipment Operator - 2nd Shift - Eligible for $1500 Sign On Bonus

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SIGN-ON BONUS - $1,500 (1/2 after 30 days, 1/2 after 90 days)

Competitive Hourly Pay Rate and Sign-On Bonus Available for well-qualified candidates for this opportunity.
Annual Bonus Pay and Comprehensive Company Benefits are included.

Medical Insurance & other Benefits begin DAY ONE of Employment.

Start with 3 weeks of vacation a year!

The Equipment Operatoris responsible for the safe, efficient operation of heavy equipment including fork trucks, front end loaders, vacuum truck, metal drum shredder, excavator and a facility street sweeper.This position is responsible for the movement of the refuse on the tipping floor andwillmaintainsafe and efficient truck traffic flow through the tipping floor area.Equipment operatorsperform daily preventative maintenance tasks required for the upkeep and operation of various assigned equipment, andother assigned tasks.

Responsibilitiesinclude:

• Direct refuse trucks to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow
• Move refuse in accordance with site procedures
• Off-loading of box van trailers
• Performdailyinspections on mobile equipment including front-end loaders and forklifts
• Conductand documentrefuse inspections for unacceptable waste

• Unload supplemental waste using a forklift
• Separate and load white goods
• Complywith Corporate and OSHA Safety Rules and Regulations
• Maintain good housekeeping practices
• Familiarity with emergency procedures

• Familiarity with operating procedures used during unloading of MSW and special waste

Position Requirements:This position requiresknowledge of operating heavy equipmentas well asaHigh School Diploma or equivalent. Related industrial plant experience is a plus.

Schedule for this position is second shift hours from 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM.

Must be able to work in all locations within the plant, under extremes of hot and cold, and in areas of dust, noise and wet conditions. Must be able to wear a respirator, climb a ladder to access equipment and work from heights using fall protection, lift heavy objects and other manual labor to including pushing, pulling, sweeping and shoveling. Covanta is a smoke free worksite.

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.

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