Auxiliary Operator (Night Shift) - Eligible for $1,500 Sign-On Bonus

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For more than 40 years, Covanta has been at the forefront of sustainable materials management, providing companies and communities world-class waste and resource solutions.

Through our diverse and scalable full-service capabilities, we're leading the charge to a carbon-negative future-reducing, reusing, recycling and reimagining waste for the benefit of both people and planet.

Our differentiator comes from our vast ecosystem of technology, facilities, and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to solve their most pressing environmental challenges, and achieve their most ambitious environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

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About the role

Competitive Hourly Rate andSign-On Bonus* Available to well-qualified candidates for this opportunity.

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

Comprehensive Company Benefits are included.

Medical Insurance & other Benefits begin DAY ONE of Employment.

The Auxiliary Operator will work under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor and the direction of the Control Room Operator. They will be responsible for the operation and inspection of various systems and equipment as assigned. Normally, their assigned areas will include the boilers and associated systems such as fans, grates, ash, and air pollution control systems, the demineralizer, and the testing of water chemistry. In addition, the Auxiliary Operator will perform the duties of the crane operator. The duties of Auxiliary Operators include the safe and efficient operation of their assigned equipment in accordance with the established plant operating procedures. They are responsible for recording data, reporting equipment malfunctions or trends, that indicate possible trouble, and performing actions as directed to correct abnormal operating conditions or emergency situations.

This will be a relief operator position- covering 12-hour shifts as needed for training/PTO/vacancies. The individual will be required to work weekends and Holidays as needed to support the operation's shifts.

Position Requirements:

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