Utility 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

The Utility Operator plays a critical role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and operational readiness of the Hunstville Facility. This position is heavily focused on facility housekeeping, waste handling, ash cleanup, and supporting operators with routine operational tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Primary - Housekeeping & Facility Cleanliness
• Perform daily housekeeping of tipping floor, boiler areas, turbine deck, ash handling systems, and general plant spaces.
• Clean around conveyors, pits, hoppers, and equipment to prevent buildup of waste, debris, and combustible materials.
• Conduct highdusting, sweeping, shoveling, pressure washing, and floor scrubbing as required.
• Maintain safe and clear walkways, stairwells, platforms, and equipment access areas.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with plant housekeeping standards and environmental requirements.
• Assist with ash cleanup, manual removal, and ensuring ash containers and conveyors remain free of obstructions.
• Help manage waste buildup around hoppers, tipping floor push areas, and compaction zones.
• Support safe handling and movement of materials around the waste pit and process areas.
• Assist Operators by performing basic equipment checks and reporting abnormal conditions.
• Record simple readings (temperatures, pressures, levels) as directed.
• Support preparation for lockout/tagout or equipment cleanout tasks under supervision.
• Help during outages with cleanup, debris removal, and equipment staging.
• Safety & Compliance
• Follow all safety procedures including PPE use, hot work guidelines, and confined space awareness.
• Identify and report hazards, spills, leaks, and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Participate in safety briefings, drills, and ongoing training programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED. (Required)
• Ability to perform physically demanding work including lifting 50+ lbs, repetitive shoveling/sweeping, and working in hot, dusty, or noisy environments.
• Strong emphasis on safety and ability to follow established procedures.
• Willingness to work shift schedules, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Experience performing industrial or facility housekeeping, janitorial work, construction labor, or similar physical work. (Preferred)
• Previous exposure to industrial equipment or mechanical processes. (Preferred)
• Ability to operate or willingness to learn forklifts, skid steers, or similar small equipment. (Preferred)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong work ethic and attention to detail in housekeeping tasks.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and take corrective actions.
• Reliability and willingness to learn plant systems over time.

What Reworld Offers You:

• Health Care Benefits - start first day of employment.
• Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards
• 401k - match up to 7%
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus

In addition to salary, this roleis eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.

Additional details are available athttps://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits.

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.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

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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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