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Utility Plant Operator I
ENGIE —Columbus, OH
- $24.38 - $38.80 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- In-person
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
Dozer Operator
Gillmann Services, Inc. —Columbus, OH
- $35 - $42 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Fair chance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Intermodal Equipment Operator
ConGlobal —Columbus, OH
- $20.55 - $22.83 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Jess Howard Electric —Blacklick, OH
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Machine Operator
PPC FLEX —Columbus, OH
- $22 - $24 an hour
- Overtime
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Packaging Equipment Operator
Abbott Laboratories —Columbus, OH
- $17.15 - $34.25 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Children
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Light Equipment Operator
Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC —New Albany, OH
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Forklift
- Entry level
Equipment Facility Operator
Synagro —Columbus, OH
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Power Equipment Operator
Sam's Club —Groveport, OH
- $22.35 - $25.85 an hour
- Overnight shift
- High school
- Continuous improvement
- Cleaning
- Paid jury duty
- Disability insurance
Warehouse Equipment Operator - Full Time
McKesson —Columbus, OH
- $20.00 - $22.92 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Entry level
- Wellness program
- Employee stock purchase plan
Equipment Operator/Laborer 1
The Shelly Company —Columbus, OH
- Weekends as needed
- Heavy equipment operation
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Heavy Equipment Operator
KN Excavation —Columbus, OH
- $30 - $38 an hour
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Heavy Equipment Operator
NPL Construction (S4) —Columbus, OH
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Heavy Equipment Operator
Kurtz Bros Inc —Columbus, OH
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Heavy Equipment Operator
GHD —Columbus, OH
- Rotating shift
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Travel
Warehouse Associate / Equipment Operator
Shiseido Americas Corporation —Groveport, OH
- Overtime
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Equipment Operator
Kubota Tractor Corp —Groveport, OH
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
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Equipment Operator
World Group —Columbus, OH
- Contract
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Power Equipment Operator
Walmart —Lockbourne, OH
- $21.05 - $24.55 an hour
- High school
- Warehouse
- Entry level
- Paid jury duty
- Disability insurance
Union Construction Equipment Operator
The Shelly Company —Columbus, OH
- Weekends as needed
- Construction site
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Utility Plant Operator I

ENGIE -
Columbus, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$24.38 - $38.80 an hour

Benefits

Employee stock purchase plan
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Company vehicle operation
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

What You Can Expect

As a Utility Plant Operator I, you will play a key role in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of campus utility systems. Under the guidance of senior operators, you will monitor, operate, and support all ENGIE-operated utility plants and associated systems on campus. You’ll work with a wide range of equipment, including boilers, turbines, chillers, emergency generators, air compressors, pumps, motors, and water treatment systems. This role involves hands-on operations, troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and maintaining accurate logs and records, all while upholding strict safety and environmental standards.

This position follows a 12-hour fixed shift schedule. Operators are assigned to either dayshift (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM) or night shift (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM) and remain on that shift. No swing shifts.

This position follows a 2-2-3 schedule:

Week 1 – Work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days

Week 2 – Off 2 days, work 2 days, off 3 days

This cycle repeats every two weeks and includes every other weekend off as a three-day weekend. Availability for occasional emergency call-ins is required.

This position also includes training to obtain the State of Ohio Stationary Steam Engineer’s License within 12–18 months. Upon successful completion, employees are eligible for promotion to Utility Plant Operator II, along with a pay increase to $38.80/hour.

You will:

Monitor plant systems, take readings, and adjust operations to maintain performance and efficiency
Respond to alarms and changing system conditions
Perform equipment inspections and basic troubleshooting
Execute equipment startup, shutdown, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
Operate boilers, turbines, chillers, generators, and associated utility systems
Maintain cleanliness and organization of plant equipment and work areas
Communicate effectively with incoming shifts to ensure continuity of operations

What You’ll Bring

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent

Additional Details

This role requires attendance at a worksite on a daily basis
Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/will drive a company vehicle
Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
This position consists of 10% of outdoor work, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions
Ability to maintain consistent attendance and punctuality to support safe and efficient operations

Compensation

Hourly: $24.38 – $37.32 USD

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

Business Unit: LEI RoW

Division: LEI RoW - Northam

Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.

Company Name: ENGIE North America

Why this matters to us

Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.

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