Utility Worker

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges.
• Record meter and gauge readings and operational data.
• Operate belt presses to process and dispose of waste.
• Clean and maintain equipment, tanks, grounds and other work areas.
• Follow the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and State of Florida regulations.
• Ensure safety standards are met.
• Tend to automatic and semi-automatic machines and related equipment including pumps, engines, mixers, valves, conveyors, and chemical feed.
• Maintain equipment and facilities, including routine preventive maintenance, lubrication, and minor adjustments.
• Operate vehicles for plant operational purposes.
• Perform manual labor including filling and emptying of machine bins and cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required.
• Monitor process chemical supplies and recommend reorder.
• Perform lab tests applicable to operational optimization and related reports per procedure.
• Operate and tend to various machinery and vehicles.
• Practice good housekeeping in assigned areas and properly dispose of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
• Model compliance with all work practices, policies and procedures.
• Assist in other areas of the plant as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• At least six months experience in a related position and environment preferred.
• Experience with a variety of machinery, vehicles, material handling equipment, hand and power tools preferred.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing (operational, process, safety and quality Instructions).
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Must have the ability to quickly learn how to safely operate specialized machinery for care of roads, grounds, galleries, structures and facilities.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Must become proficient in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.
• May perform more advanced functions under supervision as part of training and development.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting 25% of the time.
• Standing 25% of the time.
• Walking 50% of the time for as many as five miles per shift.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Communicate orally and in writing.
• Stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Enter confined spaces.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds).
• Close visual observation to detect process non-conformance and machine malfunction.
• Wear PPE including but not limited to safety-toed boots, safety glasses, and a hard hat.

Work Environment

• Spend 100% of the time in an operations environment.
• May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicles to perform duties.
• Possible Work Hazards: May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals, heavy machinery, high pressure, hot or cold work environment temperatures, slippery surfaces, water hazards and electrical equipment.