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City of Spokane WTE Crane Operator in Spokane, Washington
he City of Spokane is hiring a Crane Operator for the Waste to Energy Plant who will perform skilled work in the operation of an overhead crane to maintain proper refuse flow to operating boilers and to manage the refuse pit.
EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS
- Operates an overhead crane smoothly and manages the refuse pit.
- Mixes and stacks refuse.
- Maintains proper refuse flow for operating boilers.
- Closes bays.
- Maintains a trench along the tipping floor to facilitate the delivery of refuse from trucks.
- Monitors and cleans refuse cranes and related area.
- Inspects crane for damage and wear.
- Monitors the refuse pit, charging dock and tipping floor for fires, safety and any incoming unacceptable waste.
- Records and logs inspection data, such as cable cuts and service length of cables, and identifies recurring problems.
- Lubricates grease points on cranes and grapples.
- Reports safety hazards, environmental hazards and changing trash conditions to the shift supervisor.
Performs related work as required.
COMPETENCIES
- Ability to move and work at heights greater than 4 feet.
- Ability to ascend and descend ladders, multiple flights of stairs and catwalks.
- Ability to communicate over loud noises, with a telephone and using a two-way radio.
Ability to access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12 and 16 manways.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Open Entry Requirements:
(Open-entry applicants must meet all requirements when they apply.)
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: Two years of experience as an overhead crane operator.
Training: New City employees hired as WTE Crane Operators must complete the internal training program within 12 months of employment.
*Please click "apply" to view the Civil Service examination details on the official job *posting.
BENEFITS
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- AFLAC
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation
- Legal Shield/ID Shield
- Pet Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.