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Fuel and Ash Handler 1

Poughkeepsie, NY · On-site

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

The Fuel and Ash Handler will perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs to ash handling, tipping floor, and other assigned auxiliary systems. They will also be responsible for operating ash ...

Fuel and Ash Handler I

Lisbon, CT · On-site

$16 - $18.75/hr

The Fuel and Ash Handler will perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs to ash handling, tipping floor, and other assigned auxiliary systems. They will also be responsible for operating ash ...

Fuel and Ash Handler I

Lisbon, CT · On-site

$16 - $18.75/hr

The Fuel and Ash Handler will perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs to ash handling, tipping floor, and other assigned auxiliary systems. They will also be responsible for operating ash ...

Health Plan Sales Lead

New York, NY · Remote

$140K - $200K/yr

About Ash Ash delivers the infrastructure that health plans and digital health organizations need to offer at-home testing programs that close care gaps, improve quality performance, and drive ...

About Ash Ash delivers the infrastructure that health plans and digital health organizations need to offer at-home testing programs that close care gaps, improve quality performance, and drive ...

Health Plan Sales Lead

New York, NY · On-site +1

$140K - $200K/yr

About Ash Ash delivers the infrastructure that health plans and digital health organizations need to offer at-home testing programs that close care gaps, improve quality performance, and drive ...

Superintendent (Plant Barry)

Bucks, AL · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Trans Ash performs heavy civil construction services such as large-scale earthwork, site development, clearing and grubbing, erosion controls, haul roads, storm drainage, process water ponds ...

Safety Specialist (Belews Creek)

NC · On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

In 2023, Trans Ash became part of NorthStar Group, strengthening our ability to serve customers with expanded resources, broader environmental services capabilities, and the support of a larger ...

Staff Accountant

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$54K - $71K/yr

Staff Accountant Ash Brokerage Fort Wayne, IN About Ash Brokerage For more than 50 years, Ash Brokerage has been dedicated to impacting lives. We were founded on the power of relationships, and that ...

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How much do ash jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for ash in the United States is $17.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an ash?

Ash jobs generally refer to positions involving the handling, processing, or management of ash, which can be a byproduct of industrial processes like energy production, incineration, or metal refining. Common roles include ash handler, ash plant operator, or ash technician, responsible for safely removing, transporting, and disposing of ash to comply with environmental regulations. These jobs are often found at power plants, waste-to-energy facilities, or any industry where ash is produced as a residual material. Workers must follow safety protocols to manage potential hazards associated with ash, such as dust or toxic residues.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ash handler, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Ash Handler, you need knowledge of industrial safety procedures, basic mechanical aptitude, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with ash handling systems, conveyor belts, PPE (personal protective equipment), and OSHA safety standards is typically required. Attention to detail, reliability, and strong communication skills are important soft skills for maintaining operational efficiency and safety. These skills ensure safe, compliant, and efficient handling and disposal of ash in industrial environments.

What is the difference between Ash vs Carpenter?

AspectAshCarpenter
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some certifications in woodworking or finishingHigh school diploma or equivalent; apprenticeship or vocational training often preferred
Work EnvironmentInterior finishing, furniture making, decorative workConstruction sites, remodeling, framing, and structural work
Industry UsageInterior design, furniture manufacturing, decorative artsConstruction, remodeling, building industry

While both Ash and Carpenter roles involve woodworking skills, Ash typically focuses on interior finishing and decorative work, whereas Carpenters are more involved in structural and construction tasks. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus within the woodworking industry.

What are common responsibilities and challenges for an ash handler in a power plant setting?

Ash Handlers are responsible for the safe and efficient removal, transportation, and disposal of ash generated from boilers or incinerators. Common challenges include working in environments with dust and high temperatures, maintaining strict safety standards, and ensuring equipment such as conveyors and hoppers remain operational. The role often requires collaboration with maintenance and operations teams to promptly address equipment issues and minimize downtime. Attention to detail and adherence to environmental regulations are crucial for success in this position.
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Fuel and Ash Handler 1

WIN Waste Innovations

Poughkeepsie, NY • On-site

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago


WIN Waste Innovations rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

22nd of 89 rated recycling and waste


Job description

WIN Waste Innovations is looking for a Fuel and Ash Handler I who can monitor and operate auxiliary equipment to maintain safe, efficient, and continuous plant operations. The Fuel and Ash Handler will perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs to ash handling, tipping floor, and other assigned auxiliary systems. They will also be responsible for operating ash handling equipment and loading metals as assigned.
Responsibilities:
  • Operates mobile equipment including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment.
  • Operates and completes all inspections on frontend loader on the Tipping Floor and in Ash House areas
  • Qualified to operate refuse crane and front-end loader as required in support and employee relief capacity
  • Applies mechanical knowledge and skills sufficient to perform routine tasks such as opening vessels and equipment access doors, placing and removing furnace access equipment, overhead protection and staging, operating power tools and performing minor repairs to plant equipment and structures.
  • Maintains and follows all Company environmental compliance, health and safety requirements, policies, procedures and rules.
  • Use of 15,000 psi water blaster systems for cleaning, drain clearing and other activates as assigned following competency training.
  • Use of mobile water pumps including diesel operated, gasoline powered, pneumatic and hydraulic. MSW Ash dewatering evolutions and compliant ash handling.
  • Follows standard safety procedures. Corrects safety and environmental hazards and reports them to supervision immediately
  • Work overtime and/or rotating shifts as required
  • Shovels loose materials such as sand, gravel, metals, plastics, or chemicals into machine hoppers or into vehicles and containers such as wheelbarrows, scrap truck, or barrels.
  • Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management.

Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent work experience
  • Mechanical abilities sufficient to perform equipment maintenance, minor repairs, and general preventative maintenance.

Work Environment:
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Noise in work environment

Physical Demand:
  • Stand
  • Sit for prolonged periods of time
  • 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:
Work in areas under adverse conditions that may require the donning and use of personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, the following with average fatigue:
  • 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

What You'll Enjoy:
  • 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

WIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company committed to delivering essential waste management solutions to customers and communities supported by our team of 2,300 employees. We believe in preserving our environment for future generations while providing for today's needs. WIN Waste Innovations is a vertically integrated business with a platform of 50 strategically located collection, transfer, and disposal assets. These include waste-to-energy facilities, transfer stations, ash monofills, landfills, and fleets of rail cars and collection vehicles. We process more than 11 million tons of waste annually, converting 6.7 million tons of waste 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.
At WIN Waste Innovations, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

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WIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company committed to delivering essential waste management solutions to customers and communities supported by our team of 2,100 employees. We believe in preserving our environment for future generations while providing for today's needs. WIN Waste Innovations is a vertically integrated business with a platform of 50 strategically located collection, transfer, and disposal assets. These include waste-to-energy facilities, transfer stations, ash monofills, landfills, and fleets of rail cars and collection vehicles. We process more than 11 million tons of waste annually, converting 6.7 million tons of waste 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.

Industry

Environmental consulting services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Portsmouth, NH, US

Year founded

1985