Equipment Operator

Synagro • Richmond, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future. The Equipment Operator is responsible for being the lead person of an operations team for assigned projects or work events. This role involves performing or directing the performance of inspecting, maintaining, controlling processes, and operating dredging and dewatering equipment.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• Experience in making minor repairs and adjustments to operating equipment
• Experience in computer operation and electronic controls
• Safe driving record: No serious tickets or accidents in last 5 years or DWI/DUI in last 10 years
• Ability to operate in confined spaces, including digester, storage tanks and holding tanks
• Ability to work varying shifts, overtime hours and/or weekend duties, including overnight stay , and travel
• Communication skills – verbal and written
• Ability to operate heavy or agricultural equipment in a safe manner and perform basic maintenance of truck/equipment and process strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, problem solving and relationship building skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environmental, process work rapidly, set priorities, work under pressure and follow through with assigned tasks
• Processes and system oriented

Responsibilities

• Ability to lead and mentor others
• Serve as a brand advocate and ambassador in every interaction with clients and the public
• Conduct daily inspections and perform preventative maintenance on the truck/equipment
• Comply with all DOT, state, local and in-house regulations, procedures, and rules
• Perform loading, unloading, and timely delivery of material to assigned/approved destination
• Travel from job site to job site or plant to job site. May involve overnight travel
• Perform shop clean up, maintenance, and equipment/tools setup
• Maintain operation records and enforce and maintain standard safety procedures

Benefits

• 15 days paid time off
• 10 Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire)
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match (fully vested upon hire)
• Career growth and promotional opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED