Incinerator Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Pay Rate: $24.50 per hour. Paid weekly.
Shift: 5:45 AM to 6:15 PM, Wednesday-Saturday/Thursday-Saturday, weekly rotation.
What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. 
We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.
We Are Committed to Growth: Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members.
We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!
Who are we? #WeAreWM

Ready to roll with us?  Click Apply to join the WM (formerly Waste Management) team today

I. Job Summary
The Incinerator Operator ensures the incinerators are operated in an efficient and compliant manner, that all waste containers are unloaded from vehicles, that vehicles are properly decontaminated, supplies and waste containers are properly staged for weighing, scanning and processing. Performs all duties in accordance with all applicable safety, environmental compliance and Stericycle policies and procedures.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Ensure the incinerator waste feed rate and blending is performed properly to maintain correct incinerator temperatures and to maximize throughput.
• Monitor incinerator and steam systems (where applicable), ash removal system, ash quality, and Air Pollution Control system parameters to include but not limited to: temperatures, pH, absorber flow rate, reagent feed rates, differential pressures and other system parameters to ensure safe, compliant and efficient operations are maintained. Report any issues identified to shift Lead.
• Complete all necessary logging and reporting documents neatly and accurately and file according to procedure.
• Perform additional plant tasks including, but not limited to:
• Operate vehicles, including but not limited to, on yard movement of trucks, tractors, trailers, and roll-offs.
• Operate hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts or similar equipment as part of unloading and loading vehicles for processing or transfer.
• Stage waste containers for weighing and scanning in the SteriWorks system.
• Weigh and scan waste containers into the SteriWorks system for proper recordkeeping purposes.
• Empty waste containers into process bins/receptacles, decant containers for transfer and/or load waste containers onto conveyor system for incineration.
• Place reusable containers on wash line for decontamination.
• Operate reusable container wash unit to properly decontaminate reusable containers. Remove clean containers, inspect for serviceability and compliance and stage for loading onto assigned vehicles for reuse.
• Decontaminate cargo area of vehicles and ensure vehicle cargo areas do not have free liquid on the floors. 
• Load reusable containers and other service supplies on vehicles as assigned.
• Ensure work area is clean and free of debris; clean up all spills immediately.
• Perform housekeeping assignments and all other duties as required or requested.
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) equivalent 
• 1 year of Experience, preferably in plant environment 

III. Qualifications 
A. Required Qualifications 

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) equivalent 
• 1 year of Experience, preferably in plant environment 
   

B. Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to operate machinery, identify operational issues, and perform basic troubleshooting to minimize downtime.

IV. Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Frequently

• Standing  
• Lifting  
• Pushing  
• Pulling  
• Reaching  
• Grasping  
• Talking  
• Repetitive Motions 
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination 
• Walking  
• Hearing  

Constantly

Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.
This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing-including preemployment screening, postincident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing-in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Pay: The expected base pay rate for this office/on-site position is $24.50 per hour. This rate represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
V. Benefits 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.

ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of postconsumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gastoelectricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavyduty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States:  WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada:  WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSAapproved alternative.

What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family - from benefits, to resources and engagement activities.