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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

About the role:

The Utility Operator is an entry level, non-exempt role in the Waste Processing Facility. Working under thedirectionof the Shift Supervisor,the individual will be responsible for the processing of municipal solid waste. Utility Operators mustmaintaintheirwork area in a clean, orderly and safe mannerandcomplywith safety and operational policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilitiesinclude, but are not limited to:

• Operating mobile equipment, includingskid steer, loaderand forklift.
• Observing conveyor operations and monitoring lights, dials, and gauges, to maintain specified operating levels, and to detect equipment malfunctions.
• Loading, unloading, or adjusting materials or products on conveyors by hand; or by using lifts, hoists, and scoops; or by opening gates, chutes, or hoppers.
• Stopping equipment or machinery to clear jams, using poles, bars, and hand tools to remove damaged materials from conveyors.
• Informing supervisors of equipment malfunctions that need to be addressed.
• Cleaning and maintainingthe Waste Processing Facility.
• Performing preventative maintenance.
• Transporting equipmentand materials within the facility.
• Completingsafety inspections on equipment.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent.Prior experience with mobile equipment or in an industrialenvironment is desired.

Mustbe able to work rotating 12-hour shifts, overtime asneededincluding nights, weekends, and holidays with minimum notice.May be required to work overtime hours during planned and un-planned maintenance.

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

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This job offers an exciting growth opportunity with a very competitive Total Rewards package that includes:

What Covanta 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

The expected hourly rate for this position is $24.00 - $29.00 per hour. This is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position. The final figure will take into account a variety of factors including experience, ability, and location. Covanta is committed to paying its staff equitably, and these ranges should not be considered career salary limits or caps.

Physical Demands:

• Work in close quarters and confined spaces.
• Climb ladders and structures.
• Tolerate heights, high temperatures, and work outside.
• Can frequently lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Have the ability to don and wear a negative pressure respirator in accordance with OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.134.
• Employee is frequently required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands or arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for extended hours.
• Ability to wear Covanta required PPE for the job and the assigned task.
• Specific vision ability required by this job included close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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Covanta 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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