Who we are

For more than 40 years, Covanta has been at the forefront of sustainable materials management, providing companies and communities world-class waste and resource solutions.

Through our diverse and scalable full-service capabilities, we're leading the charge to a carbon-negative future-reducing, reusing, recycling and reimagining waste for the benefit of both people and planet.

Our differentiator comes from our vast ecosystem of technology, facilities, and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to solve their most pressing environmental challenges, and achieve their most ambitious environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

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Our values

Diversity, inclusivity, engagement-these are the values that help us foster a strong sense of community within Covanta. By embracing the unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our employees, we cultivate an environment that embraces teamwork, encourages open dialogue, and provides opportunities for growth.

About the role

Position Description:
While working under direction of the Shift Supervisor, the Auxiliary Operator operates a front-end loader, and otherheavy mobile equipment, to manage the facility's fuel system and support auxiliary systems within the Waste
Processing Facility.
Responsibilities:

• Operates motorized equipment used in moving municipal solid waste (MSW) and refuse-derivedfuel (RDF), such as front-end loader, skid loader, dozer, and yard mule.
• Responsible for handling municipal solid waste (MSW) in receiving areas and on conveyors andcrossbar.
• Accountable for managing refuse-derived fuel (RDF) in storage area and on pan conveyors.
• Receives and shreds bulky MSW and separates and transports to designated area for use as boiler fuel.
• Manages the picking station.
• Monitors age and quality of RDF fuel in storage.
• Directs and inspects collection vehicles and loads of waste.
• Patrols work areas periodically to identify any unusual operating conditions.
• Communicates abnormal operating activities to the control room or shift supervisor.
• Inspects equipment for proper operating condition and loose or worn parts.
• Reports defects or damage of equipment to the shift supervisor.
• Performs preventive maintenance, lubricates equipment, performs routine repairs and oil changes on
• equipment, and assists mechanics in performing more complex repairs as directed, as well as routinecleanup.
• Performs other duties, as assigned by supervision, including fill-in as a control room operator.
• Maintains work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe manner

Position Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent. Must have at least 18 months' experience as a Process Equipment Operator with knowledge of heavyequipment operations, including their components. Forklift certification.

Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use handsto finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheralvision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts,fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The employee is frequentlyexposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme heat; and risk of radiation.
The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and explosives. The noise level in thework environment is usually very loud.

Total Rewards & Compensation:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Day one employee benefits: competitive health insurance options, PTO, retirement savings plan, and 401K match.
• The expected hourly rate for this position is $ 32.50 - $40.63. This is a good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position. The final salary figure will take into account a variety of factors including experience, ability, and location. Covanta is committed to paying its staff equitably, and these ranges should not be considered career salary limits or caps.

Our DEI Commitment

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

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