Job description
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Transfer Station Operator
Location- Danvers, Maryland
You must be legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located and not require any sponsorship assistance from Covanta
POSITION DESCRIPTION
We seek a dedicated individual who will be responsible for safely and efficiently performing general labor duties at a municipal solid waste transfer station. 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.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
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Perform general site maintenance including, but not limited to yard work, track maintenance, janitorial work and minor repairs
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Maintain effective equipment checks (pre and post operations)
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Perform general equipment maintenance and repairs as instructed
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Maintain various items at the transfer station for continual operation
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Provide instructions to customer for proper location of disposal on tipping floor
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Perform inspections effectively and accurately in accordance with state mandated Waste Ban Regulations.
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Ensure that customers and employees conduct all business in a safe manner and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
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Perform facility inspection checks as assigned by a Supervisor.
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Follow and enforce all required Covanta safety policies and procedures.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for this position, the individual must have:
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A minimum of one (1) year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.
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A High School diploma or equivalent; mechanical, equipment or trade school certificate or training preferred.
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Familiarity with heavy equipment including, but not limited to forklifts, excavators, front-end loaders, and sweepers is desirable.
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Must be flexible to work different shifts, including weekends.
Other knowledge, skills & abilities that the preferred candidate would possess include:
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Good customer services skills to meet and exceed customer expectations
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Acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers
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Deal with public effectively and without controversy
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Works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness
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Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner
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Good follow through ability
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Ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise
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Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules
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Promotes the Company’s safety standards
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Does not take inappropriate risks
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Maintains a feeling of pride in work
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Strives to achieve all goals
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As of December 1, 2021, subject to applicable law, Covanta/Covanta Environmental Services (CES) will require all new hires to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by their start date. Proof of vaccination must be present on the new hire's first day of employment. Those who qualify for a medical or religious accommodation to the vaccination requirement may request an exemption through Covanta's approval process and must do so on or before the first date of employment. Hired candidates who are not fully vaccinated by December 1, 2021, or who have not been approved for a legally-required medical or religious accommodation will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment, in accordance with applicable law.
As of December 1, 2021, subject to applicable law, Covanta/Covanta Environmental Solutions (CES) will require all new hires to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by their start date. Proof of vaccination must be presented on the new hire’s first day of employment. Those who qualify for a medical or religious accommodation to this vaccination requirement may request an exemption through Covanta’s approved process and must do so on or before their first date of employment. Hired candidates who are not fully vaccinated by December 1, 2021, or who have not been approved for a legally-required medical or religious accommodation will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment, in accordance with applicable law.
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.
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