Crane Operator

Job Description

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 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.

WIN Waste Innovations is currently looking for a Crane Operator. The ideal candidate will operate refuse crane to maintain proper refuse flow to operating boilers and to control pit management. Responsibilities include monitoring, lubricating, inspecting, and cleaning refuse crane. Candidate will be responsible for but not limited to operating Crane smoothly to prevent excessive grapple swings, eliminate cable jerking, and reduce wear on electrical and mechanical parts. Thoroughly mixes refuse before feeding to boilers to ensure proper combustion and ensure that few arches occur. Maintains the crane control room and the area on and around the crane deck in a clean, neat, and orderly condition always. Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as communicates clearly whether using in-situ intercom system, two-way radio, or face to face. Anticipates typical problems, identifies potential or recurring problems, and takes appropriate action. Troubleshoots equipment and assists in diagnosing problem areas.

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 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

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