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Job Description
The Utility Operator is responsible for the continuous and safe operation of the plant, including equipment operation, monitoring, maintenance, and cleaning, to support sustainable wood bioenergy production.
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 and tooling changes
- Ensure safety procedures are followed during equipment operation and maintenance
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, changing tooling, 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.
- Be able to work 12-hour rotating shift schedules.
- 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 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 and strict adherence to safety rules and regulations
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