Boiler Fuel Handler - Graveyard - Springfield, OR

Position Title: Fuel Handler

Reports To: Boiler Supervisor

Department: Boiler

Hours per shift: Employee works 12-hour shifts, with two 10-minute breaks, and 30-minute unpaid lunch.

Day: 6:00 A.M.

to 6:00 P.M.     Swing:  6:00 P.M.

to 6:00 A.M.  

Wage: Level 2/3

Position Purpose: Responsible for continuous monitoring and operation of boiler fuel system.

Perform Firewatch and Maintenance Helper duties when required.

Maintain safety and quality standards as outlines in the Job Hazard Analysis, Standard Operating Procedures and other requirements as directed by the Supervisor for the safe and efficient operation of the Boiler.

 

Position Functions:

Fuel Handler: Essential Functions

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These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job.

Maintain boiler fuel pile

Feed fuel into the system

Clean boiler cells by using proper cell procedures and combustion chamber.

Sometimes confined space entry may be needed.

This job requires working at heights frequently.

Operate front-end loader/bobcat

Monitor boiler equipment/gauges/valves

Monitor boiler computer readout

Comply with Federal, State, and Company rules, policies and procedures

Fire Watch

The worker may be required to rotate to different positions for cross training purposes or to facilitate production.

Job duties for other positions are outlined in their individual job descriptions.

You are responsible for radio communication when the Boiler is down.

Non-Essential Functions

These duties are secondary in nature and are not classified as ADA essential.

Perform other duties and functions as assigned by supervisor for production and cleaning purposes.

 

Working Environment: (1) Environmental exposure - Inside 20% of the time:  Average temperature 65 degrees, high 110 degrees, and low 50 degrees.  Outside 80% of the time:  Average temperature 65 degrees, high 110 degrees, and low 30 degrees.  (2) Noise or Vibration - Boiler, Loader, Bobcat and other machine noises, forklift noise and similar heavy equipment found in the area.  (3) Atmospheric conditions - Potential for:  Dust, Fumes, Extreme Heat, Steam.

Personal Protective Equipment Required: (1) Eye Protection.

(2) Hearing Protection.  (3) Blue Atlas gloves when feeding re-dry veneer.

(4) Approved Footwear.

Physical Demands:  See the Physical Capabilities as listed below.  Worker will bend, twist, squat, push/pull (back legs) using waist, shoulders, arms, hands, and wrists to manipulate a variety of hand tools.  Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Climb ladders and stand for long periods of time.

Must be able to concentrate in a noisy environment, deal with frequent interruptions, juggle multiple projects, meet deadlines, exercise independent judgment or perform other mental tasks.

Skills: Must successfully complete required training for rolling stock and equipment used.  Successful completion of firewatch/fire suppression training.  Firewatch will (1) become familiar with ...