Tipper Operator

Description

• Monitor and adjust the tipping process based on material consistency, weather conditions, and fuel yard capacity.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks such as greasing, tightening fittings, and replacing worn parts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors to support safe and reliable plant performance.
• Follow all safety rules, use required PPE, and apply safe work practices during tipping operations.
• Report abnormalities or malfunctions to maintenance personnel and support timely repairs.
• Ensure supplier delivery quotas are tracked and biomass is handled without blockages, spills, or fuel loss.
• Document tipper inspections, service activities, and communicate anomalies to plant management.
• Immediately report hazards, near misses, or equipment failures to supervisors.
• Inspect trailer conditions and verify fuel quality prior to tipping to ensure compliance with plant standards.
• Keep tipping equipment clean, functional, and ready for operation.
• Operate tipper trailers and equipment to safely and efficiently unload biomass fuel deliveries.
• Keep the tipping station and unloading area clean, organized, and free of obstructions or debris.
• Contribute to team efforts by responding to evolving plant needs and work assignments.
• Assist maintenance teams with equipment troubleshooting and related support tasks as needed.
• Support special projects, planned shutdowns, and biomass inventory management tasks.
• Coordinate trailer movements and tipping sequence to minimize turnaround time and maintain steady material flow.
• Participate in safety briefings, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and emergency response drills.
• Assist with yard duties and collaborate with other personnel to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Maintain accurate records of biomass deliveries, including truck IDs, volumes, fuel quality, and supplier compliance.
• Conduct daily pre-use inspections and monitor tipper units for hydraulic, mechanical, and safety issues.

Requirements

• High attention to detail and a strong sense of responsibility for maintaining safety, fuel quality, and operational standards.
• Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment as would be acquired in four years of high school. Additional vocational or technical training in industrial operations, equipment handling, or a related field is a plus.
• Working knowledge of basic maintenance protocols, such as performing inspections, identifying mechanical issues, and assisting with minor repairs.
• Reliable and collaborative team player with effective communication skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Prior experience operating tipper trucks or related equipment in a biomass facility or similar industrial setting involving material handling and fuel delivery.
• Solid understanding of tipper truck operation, including safe tipping practices and proper equipment alignment.
• Familiarity with plant safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), hazard recognition, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance