Equipment Operator

SYNAGRO Technologies, Inc

68d•Hybrid

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. What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? This role is responsible for being the lead person of an operations team for assigned projects or work events. Performing or directing performance of the inspecting, maintenance, control process and operation of dredging and dewatering equipment.

Requirements

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
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

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