Utility Operator
Listed on 2026-09-05
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Industrial Maintenance, Material Handler, Forklift Operator
Who we are
For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.
Our VisionReworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.
Our BusinessReworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.
Our ValueReworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.
About the role Utility Operator Position SummaryAs a Utility Operator, you will be responsible for performing a variety of operational tasks safely and efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic industrial environment to support Reworld's industrial processing and disposal operations. This role requires the ability to operate various types of mobile equipment, support facility operations, manage waste handling activities, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance with operational and environmental standards.
Utility Operators work across multiple areas of the facility and support both day shift and rotating shift operations.
- Responsible for ensuring equipment is appropriately fueled and charged for effective operation.
- Load and manage ash using various types of industrial equipment.
- Supervise and observe delivery trucks hauling materials to the tipping floor.
- Safely operate front-end loaders and other mobile equipment to manage refuse and materials delivered for processing.
- Inspect incoming refuse, waste, and materials and determine the appropriate process for handling and disposal.
- Monitor and control inbound and outbound traffic for delivery trucks.
- Perform BMW (Biomedical Waste) load inspections, offloading, storage, and handling activities in accordance with facility procedures.
- Complete operational preventative maintenance (PM) tasks on BMW handling equipment.
- Support safe, compliant, and efficient facility operations through additional duties as assigned.
- Perform facility and grounds housekeeping activities.
- Conduct mobile equipment inspections and report deficiencies.
- Provide tipping floor coverage and operational support.
- Support ash building loadout operations.
- Offload special waste materials as directed.
- Sweep and maintain facility grounds and operational areas.
- Assist with general housekeeping activities to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Conduct routine rounds and inspections of residue handling equipment.
- Perform daily cleaning and greasing of residue handling equipment.
- Assist with plant projects and maintenance activities.
- Support operations during process upsets and abnormal conditions.
- Troubleshoot residue handling equipment issues and elevate concerns as needed.
- Sweep facility roadways and maintain assigned operating areas.
- Assist operations personnel in maintaining continuous plant performance and reliability.
- Front-End Loader
- Skid Steer and associated attachments
- Forklift
- Scissor Lift
- Aerial Man Lift
High School Diploma or GED preferred. Prior experience operating mobile or industrial equipment is preferred. Ability to work safely in an industrial environment and follow all safety procedures. Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills preferred. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be able to work a rotating shift schedule, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
ScheduleThe Utility Operator works on two schedules that rotate approximately every three (3) months. Rotation timing may be adjusted based on staffing levels and operational needs.
Day ShiftMonday through Friday 6:20 AM to 2:50 PM
Rotating Shift2 Days On / 2 Days Off / 5 Days On / 5…
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