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 challenging outdoor environment.
Key Responsibilities
Operate mobile equipment such as skid steer, forklift, lull, and front-end loaders
Inspect equipment daily and perform basic maintenance to ensure proper functioning
Support routine inspections and maintenance of dryer, furnace, emissions, and environmental equipment
Perform daily preventative maintenance activities including cleaning of emissions equipment strainers and tooling changes
Ensure safety procedures are followed during all operations
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 on equipment and standard work cleaning activities of emissions equipment strainers, tooling changes, housekeeping, and wash downs.
Knowledgeable and experienced with heavy equipment operation.
Able to safely and efficiently perform all essential functions of the job.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions.
Ability to operate the machine in a timely and safe manner.
High school diploma or GED.
Willing and able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees.
Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment.
Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment.
Ability to work 12-hour rotating shift schedule.
Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and pulling for up to 12 hours a day.
Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery.
Willing and able to pull and lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to safely and successfully perform the 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 includes 12-hour rotating shifts
Work environment includes outdoor conditions, hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environments
Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and pulling for up to 12 hours a day
Safety equipment must be worn and strict adherence to safety rules is required
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