Bioenergy Devco is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Receiving Floor Attendant for our new state-of-the-art Anaerobic Digestion facility in Jessup, Maryland. The Receiving Floor Attendant/Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for receiving and processing organic waste which will produce renewable natural gas at the facility. In this role, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently directing transportation vehicles, inspecting loads, and operating heavy equipment to receive liquid and solid organic wastes materials and introducing them into the system for processing. This person will work at our brand new anaerobic digestion facility located at 7900 Oceano Ave, Jessup, Maryland and report to the Plant Manager.
General Responsibilities
- Directing truck traffic on the site
- Monitor vehicle login and scale operations weighing trucks in and out
- Direct the off-loading of organic solid wastes onto the tipping floor
- Direct and operate the pumping system to off-load organic liquid wastes
- Perform quality control inspections of input waste material
- Collecting material samples and prepare for lab submittal
- Loading feed hoppers using the front end loader
- Safely operate a front end loader, forklift and skid steer
- Separate out contaminants that may harm separation equipment
- Safely operate pumps, valves, hoppers, augers, and conveyors associated with the receiving area
- Perform routine daily maintenance of equipment, greasing, oil levels, filters, screens.
- Upkeep the general cleanliness of tipping floor, loader, skid steer, liquid receiving area, waste processing equipment, roads and surrounding property
- Groundskeeping, as needed
Qualifications & Experience
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
- Able to work independently and manage time efficiently.
- Must have experience in operating tractors, front end loaders, skid steers or similar hydraulic equipment
- Basic math skills required.
- Competency with technology entering data onto a screen or tablet.
- Complete necessary paperwork including load inspection paperwork and scale logs.
- Employee is expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner in dealing with clients delivering wastes
- Familiar with PPE and willing to follow all company safety procedures.
- Familiarity with SCADA or electronic control systems is a plus
- Training is provided in all areas for the right applicant.
- Experience extracting RNG from gas pad preferred
Physical Requirements
- STRONG ODOR. We use the anaerobic digestion process to convert organic food waste to renewable natural gas. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK INDOOR AND OUT WITH STRONG SMELLS.
- Mobility to stand, sit, walk, stoop, twist, bend, climb ladders, crawl, balance, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
- As our plant deals with organic waste, please note there is a possibility of coming in contact with various food allergens.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
