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About the role
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Under the direct supervision of the Process Plant Shift Supervisor and general supervision of the Process Plant Operations Superintendent and the Facility Operations & Maintenance Manager, the Loader Operator is responsible for the safe, environmentally sound and efficient daily operation of various heavy equipment in maintaining a steady flow of municipal solid waste (MSW) from the tipping floor to the process line.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Operates equipment in movement of MSW on tipping floor and loading MSW onto the RDF process lines, maintaining a steady flow of MSW to the process operation.
· Performs daily routine inspections of assigned equipment and fills out necessary log sheets according to procedures.
· Performs troubleshooting on equipment and reports all malfunctioning equipment through the issuance of work orders.
· Performs checks as required by the weekly activities book, the monthly critical items check list, etc.
· Maintains proper fuel, lubricant and oil levels for operation of assigned equipment.
· Performs lockout and tagout of equipment in support of maintenance activities.
· Maintains cleanliness of equipment and an orderly work area.
· Operates the OBW process system as directed.
· Performs additional tasks as directed by the Shift Supervisor, or his or her designee.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
· Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
· Preferred experience in operating of heavy equipment
· Must be able to pass respirator fit testing on a daily basis
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