Equipment 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 Vision

Reworld 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 Business

Reworld 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 Value

Reworld'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.

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About the role

Reworld is seeking an Equipment Operator to join our team. This role supports safe and efficient transfer station operations by maintaining the yard and building exterior, assisting with traffic control, and gaining proficiency in operating heavy equipment such as loaders, excavators, forklifts, and skid steers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate or train to operate site equipment: loader (tipping floor consolidation), excavator with grapple (loading outbound trucks), forklift (material handling), and skid steer (yard maintenance) - Maintain exterior of the facility: snow removal, litter collection, painting, and general upkeep

• Assist with traffic control for incoming and outgoing trucks

• Support mechanics during equipment maintenance and repairs

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Transfer Station Manager

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 1 year of heavy equipment experience in an OSHA-regulated environment

• Valid driver's license

• Massachusetts 2A Hydraulics License required

• Willingness and ability to learn multiple types of equipment

• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic tool skills

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks including kneeling, bending, climbing, and standing for extended periods

• Comfortable working outdoors year-round in various weather conditions

Preferred Traits:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Safety-minded with good judgment

• Dependable, adaptable, and collaborative

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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