Heavy Equipment Operator (Temporary) (Blue Plains)

I. SUMMARY: Operates heavy equipment (e.g. front-end loader, backhoe, skid-steer, blending equipment) to process Bloom into marketable biosolids products. Makes deliveries of products and retrieves feedstock as needed. Monitors and adjusts general housekeeping in blending and curing facilities. II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Operates heavy equipment, including front-end loader, backhoe, skid-steer, windrow turner, blending equipment, etc. to process biosolids into marketable Bloom products. • Makes deliveries of products and retrieves feedstock as needed in DC Water pickup trucks, dump trucks, and tractor trailers. Weighs loads on plant scales for tracking purposes as directed. • Monitor the solids production and Bloom production needs. • Receives and ensures proper storage of feedstock shipments. • Collects product samples as needed. • Records daily activity and operating conditions. Responsible for tracking feedstock and product storage. • Performs route inspections of manned and unmanned facilities and equipment • Monitors and adjusts greenhouse operating conditions, including watering, temperature, air flow and plant growth. • Operates overhead crane in biosolids loading facility as needed. • Responsible for cleaning and general housekeeping in blending and curing facilities. • Operates a variety of Authority vehicles and equipment including front-end loader, backhoe, skidsteer, blending equipment, pickup truck, etc. as an essential function of the position. Maintains vehicles and/or equipment in a clean and orderly manner. Reports any operating deficiencies to the appropriate Authority personnel. • Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor. Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A Key Working Relationships: Interacts with employees within the Authority, vendors of equipment and services, and representatives of private industry. III. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE & OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: The minimum qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided. • High school Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate and four (4) years of progressive experience that involves the operation of gasoline, diesel, or other powered engine equipment designed for excavation, lifting, and hauling. • Must possess and maintain current a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License, Commercial Driver’s License, Class A with air brakes endorsement, and a DC Operating Engineer’s License, Class 7B. • Must have a crane operator license • Must have a CDL • Knowledge of basic mechanical repairs. Skilled in the use of a variety of tools and/or equipment. Ability to perform a variety of manual dexterity tasks. • Skilled in communicating orally and interacting with a wide range of individuals. • Experience operating cranes is preferred. • Ensure Bloom is moved out of bunkers to avoid solids train shutdowns. • Ensure that the TDPS shaft is cleared as necessary to ensure functionality of the Clean Rivers system IV. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Subject to indoor and/or outdoor environmental conditions that include exposure to extreme cold and/or hot temperatures. • Subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation that requires the use of appropriate personal protective equipment to mitigate those conditions. • Exposure to a variety of hazards such as high voltage, noise, chemicals, oils and other solvents, bacteria, pathogens and toxic substances. • Ability to ascend and descend stairs and ladders. • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.