{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"af8534042d101d6b5a6580ad","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/af8534042d101d6b5a6580ad","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/af8534042d101d6b5a6580ad","title":"Utility Operator","description":"Who we are\n\nFor 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.\n\nOur Vision\n\nReworld 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.\n\nOur Business\n\nReworld 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.\n\nOur Value\n\nReworld'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.\n\nAll that we’re missing is you. Apply today!\n\nAbout the role\n\nThe Utility Operator is responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the ash handling and metal recovery equipment in the Residue Storage and Processing Building area. In this role, you will perform routine operations and inspections of the residue and metal recovery equipment.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDaily operation of the bottom ash transfer conveyors, ash silos, fly ash transfer screws, pugmills, ferrous magnet, ECS conveyor and associated equipment.\nPerform daily routine inspections of assigned equipment and fill out daily log sheets.\nParticipate in boiler cleanings.\nMaintain cleanliness of equipment related to ash removal and conditioning and an orderly clean work area.\nPerform lockout and tag out of equipment in support of maintenance activities.\nComplete scheduled assigned Operator Qualifications Standards.\nDrive mobile equipment such as forklifts.\n\nQualifications:\n\nGED/HS Diploma preferred\nReworld offers GED Works – a fully funded program for employees to achieve their GED.\nForklift driving experience a plus.\nThree to six months of related experience and/or training preferred.\nFormal technical or apprentice training is desirable, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.\nAbility to read and interpret documents such as rules, technical procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, and other procedure manuals.\nAbility to speak and communicate effectively with supervisors and other employees of the organization.\n\nShift Work\n\nThis position works on a rotating 12-hour shift including nights, weekends and some holidays. Overtime will be required.\n\nPhysical Demands:\n\nMust be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.\nFrequently exposed to high temperatures and outside weather conditions.\nWorking near moving machinery as well as noisy and dusty environments; must be able to wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) including a negative pressure respirator in accordance with OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.134.\nClimbing ladders and structures; must be able to tolerate heights.\nFrequently required to stand, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach.\n\nWhat Reworld Offers You:\n\nHealth Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment.\nWellness Program Incentives & Rewards\n401k - match up to 7%\nPaid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)\nShort-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits\nTuition Reimbursement\nEmployee Referral Bonus\n\nAll 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.\n\nPlease note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.\n\nPay Transparency\n\nReworld 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.\n\nThe pay range for the primary location of this position is: 24.86 - 33.13 USD per hour\n\nReworld™ provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person—and their families—through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits. Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match. Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page. Reworld™ reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.\n\nOur DEI Commitment\n\nReworld 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.\n\nKnow Your Rights (Click to view poster)\n\nIf you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Reworldwaste.com and clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ button. Under Inquires, select ‘Careers’ in the Interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. In the message section, please note this is a ‘Job Application Accommodation Request’.\n\nAttention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms\n\nReworld may sometimes selectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role) has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.","company":"Reworld Projects","rawCompany":"reworld projects","city":"Dickerson","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-29T10:45:03.766Z","occupations":[{"code":"53-7062.04","title":"Recycling and Reclamation Workers","slug":"recycling-and-reclamation-workers"},{"code":"53-7051.00","title":"Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators","slug":"industrial-truck-and-tractor-operators"},{"code":"51-8021.00","title":"Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators","slug":"stationary-engineers-and-boiler-operators"}],"industries":[{"code":"562219","title":"Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal","slug":"other-nonhazardous-waste-treatment-and-disposal"},{"code":"562920","title":"Materials Recovery Facilities","slug":"materials-recovery-facilities"},{"code":"562213","title":"Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators","slug":"solid-waste-combustors-and-incinerators"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Utility Operator","description":"Who we are\n\nFor 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.\n\nOur Vision\n\nReworld 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.\n\nOur Business\n\nReworld 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.\n\nOur Value\n\nReworld'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.\n\nAll that we’re missing is you. Apply today!\n\nAbout the role\n\nThe Utility Operator is responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the ash handling and metal recovery equipment in the Residue Storage and Processing Building area. In this role, you will perform routine operations and inspections of the residue and metal recovery equipment.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDaily operation of the bottom ash transfer conveyors, ash silos, fly ash transfer screws, pugmills, ferrous magnet, ECS conveyor and associated equipment.\nPerform daily routine inspections of assigned equipment and fill out daily log sheets.\nParticipate in boiler cleanings.\nMaintain cleanliness of equipment related to ash removal and conditioning and an orderly clean work area.\nPerform lockout and tag out of equipment in support of maintenance activities.\nComplete scheduled assigned Operator Qualifications Standards.\nDrive mobile equipment such as forklifts.\n\nQualifications:\n\nGED/HS Diploma preferred\nReworld offers GED Works – a fully funded program for employees to achieve their GED.\nForklift driving experience a plus.\nThree to six months of related experience and/or training preferred.\nFormal technical or apprentice training is desirable, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.\nAbility to read and interpret documents such as rules, technical procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, and other procedure manuals.\nAbility to speak and communicate effectively with supervisors and other employees of the organization.\n\nShift Work\n\nThis position works on a rotating 12-hour shift including nights, weekends and some holidays. Overtime will be required.\n\nPhysical Demands:\n\nMust be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.\nFrequently exposed to high temperatures and outside weather conditions.\nWorking near moving machinery as well as noisy and dusty environments; must be able to wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) including a negative pressure respirator in accordance with OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.134.\nClimbing ladders and structures; must be able to tolerate heights.\nFrequently required to stand, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach.\n\nWhat Reworld Offers You:\n\nHealth Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment.\nWellness Program Incentives & Rewards\n401k - match up to 7%\nPaid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)\nShort-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits\nTuition Reimbursement\nEmployee Referral Bonus\n\nAll 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.\n\nPlease note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.\n\nPay Transparency\n\nReworld 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.\n\nThe pay range for the primary location of this position is: 24.86 - 33.13 USD per hour\n\nReworld™ provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person—and their families—through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits. Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match. Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page. Reworld™ reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.\n\nOur DEI Commitment\n\nReworld 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.\n\nKnow Your Rights (Click to view poster)\n\nIf you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Reworldwaste.com and clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ button. Under Inquires, select ‘Careers’ in the Interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. In the message section, please note this is a ‘Job Application Accommodation Request’.\n\nAttention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms\n\nReworld may sometimes selectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role) has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.","datePosted":"2026-08-29T10:45:03.766Z","dateModified":"2026-08-29T10:45:03.766Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Reworld Projects","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Dickerson","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"af8534042d101d6b5a6580ad"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/af8534042d101d6b5a6580ad"}}