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Job Description
The Utility Operator is responsible for the continuous and safe operation of plant equipment, including monitoring, maintenance, and support activities to ensure efficient biomass production in a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate mobile equipment such as skid steer, forklift, lull, and front-end loaders
- Inspect equipment daily and perform basic maintenance
- Support routine inspections and maintenance of dryer, furnace, emissions, and environmental equipment
- Perform daily preventative maintenance and cleaning activities on emissions equipment and related tools
- Ensure safe and efficient operation of all plant equipment
- Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate safety equipment
Requirements
- Operate mobile equipment including skid steer, forklift, lull, and front-end loaders.
- Inspect equipment daily and perform basic maintenance to keep equipment in clean, good working order.
- Support and carry out activities with routine inspections and maintenance of the dryer, furnace, emissions, and environmental equipment.
- Perform daily preventative maintenance activities such as cleaning emissions equipment strainers, tooling changes, housekeeping, and wash downs.
- Be knowledgeable and experienced with heavy equipment operation.
- Work safely and efficiently, performing all essential functions of the job.
- Understand and follow written and verbal job instructions.
- Operate machinery in a timely and safe manner.
- Possess a high school diploma or GED.
- Be able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees.
- Willing and able to work in hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environments.
- Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment.
- Work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.
- Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and pulling for up to twelve hours a day.
- Work around moving equipment and machinery safely.
- Pull and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting productivity standards.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: Not specified
Work schedule: 12-hour rotating shift schedule
Work environment perks: Ability to work in outdoor environments, including hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial conditions
Additional benefits: Safety equipment provided, opportunity to perform maintenance and operate heavy equipment, adherence to safety rules and regulations
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