Crane Operator

About the role

WIN Waste Innovations is looking for a Crane Operator. The Crane Operator will operate a refuse crane to maintain proper refuse flow to operating boilers and to control pit management.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring, lubricating, inspecting, and cleaning refuse crane
• Operating crane smoothly to prevent excessive grapple swings, eliminate cable jerking, and reduce wear on electrical and mechanical parts
• Thoroughly mixing refuse before feeding to boilers to ensure proper combustion and ensure that few arches occur
• Maintaining the crane control room and the area on and around the crane deck in a clean, neat, and orderly condition
• Communicating clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; using in‑situ intercom system, two‑way radio, or face‑to‑face
• Anticipating typical problems, identifying potential or recurring problems, and taking appropriate action
• Troubleshooting equipment and assisting in diagnosing problem areas
• Maintaining a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, vendors, co‑workers and management

Work Environment

• Noise in work environment
• Physical demands: stand, sit for prolonged periods, walk, handle tools, equipment, fine motor skills, reach with hands and arms, climb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feet, stoop, kneel, bend, push, pull, crawl, ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency egress situations
• Lift 50 lbs
• Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, and uneven surfaces
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, corrected or otherwise
• Operate a 1.5‑inch fire hose operating at 125 psi line pressure to the extent required to extinguish fire
• Operate fire extinguishing equipment ranging from handheld extinguishers to 200 lb portable units
• Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12" by 16" manways

PPE Required

• Negative pressure respirator
• Positive pressure respirator
• Self‑contained breathing apparatus (steel or composite bottle)
• Hardhat
• Approved safety shoes
• Eye protection
• Rubber suit and gloves
• Chemical resistant suit
• Heat resistant outerwear
• Flame resistant outerwear
• Approved hearing protection
• Gloves
• Safety harness

Benefits

• Industry leading benefits
• Multiple and flexible medical plans
• Outstanding PTO program
• Floating Holidays
• Strong 401k program and company match
• Tuition reimbursement plan
• College loan reimbursement
• College scholarship program for dependents
• Parental Leave Program
• Inclusive culture
• Employee engagement events
• Employee resource groups
• Competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short‑Term Disability
• Company match on 401K
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days
• Benefits may vary by site