Crane Operator

About the role

Operate a refuse crane to maintain proper refuse flow to operating boilers and to control pit management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, lubricate, inspect, and clean refuse crane.
• Operate crane smoothly to prevent excessive grapple swings, eliminate cable jerking, and reduce wear on electrical and mechanical parts.
• Thoroughly mix refuse before feeding to boilers to ensure proper combustion and minimize arches.
• Maintain the crane control room and the area on and around the crane deck in a clean, neat, and orderly condition.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing, including use of in-situ intercom system, two-way radio, or face-to-face.
• Anticipate typical problems, identify potential or recurring issues, and take appropriate action.
• Troubleshoot equipment and assist in diagnosing problem areas.
• Maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that fosters cooperation with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers, and management.

Work Environment

• Noise in work environment.
• Physical demands include:
  • Standing and sitting for prolonged periods.
  • Walking and handling tools, equipment, fine motor skills.
  • Reaching with hands and arms.
  • Climbing and walking on heights often greater than 4 feet.
  • Stooping, kneeling, bending, pushing, pulling, crawling.
  • Ascending and descending stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency egress.
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Moving about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, and uneven surfaces.
  • Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception (corrected or otherwise).
  • Operating a 1.5-inch fire hose at 125 psi line pressure to extinguish fires.
  • Operating fire extinguishing equipment ranging from handheld extinguishers to 200 lb portable units.
  • Accessing 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 with multiple and flexible medical plans.
• Outstanding PTO program and floating holidays.
• Strong 401k program with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement plan.
• College loan reimbursement.
• College scholarship program for dependents.
• Parental Leave Program.
• Inclusive culture with employee engagement events and resource groups.
• Competitive total compensation package including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability.
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.

About the Company

WIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company committed to delivering essential waste management solutions to customers and communities. We process more than 11 million tons of waste annually, converting 6.7 million tons into clean, renewable energy that powers 340,000 homes. We recycle more than 234,000 tons of plastic, paper, and metals from the waste stream. The company operates a platform of 50 strategically located collection, transfer, and disposal assets, including waste-to-energy facilities, transfer stations, ash monofills, landfills, and fleets of rail cars and collection vehicles.