Industrial Equipment Operator

Metropolitan Environmental Services•Clarksville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Metropolitan Environmental Services Inc., part of the Carylon Corporation, has continuously served industry and municipalities since 1948. We are a nationwide collection of 14 best-in-class companies. Our vast resources, expertise, and decades of experience get even the toughest jobs done right. We offer not just a job, but a long-term career, as many of our employees start and end their careers with us. We are proud of the many dedicated employees who we consider family. We are seeking 2-3 dedicated and reliable individuals to operate dewatering equipment, including a recessed chamber filter press, conveyor, telehandler, pump mix tank, and other ancillary machinery at our long-term project located at a manufacturing facility in Clarksville, TN. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful, employee-owned company where your contributions directly impact your success.

Requirements

Able to comply with our drug screening program and fitness for duty physical.
Must be comfortable working outdoors and operating equipment.
Less than 6 points on a valid driver’s license.
No DUI in the last 2 years.
Reliable transportation.
Aptitude to learn to operate and sometimes make minor repairs to various equipment.
Diligent attitude toward plant safety rules and responsibilities.
Ability to pass safety training exams and follow instructions.
The ability to pass a background check is required by both Metropolitan Environmental Services and its customers.
Able to work mostly 12-hour shift work, and applicants must be able to work nights and weekends when scheduled per the ongoing weekly rotational schedule.
The typical schedule is to work 5-6 days on days 7am-7pm, take 2-3 days off and then work 5-6 days on nights 7pm-7am.
If you are an applicant that prefers to work only nights, then that could be an option.

Responsibilities

Operate dewatering equipment and support equipment to process industrial sludge that is pumped from the treatment facility.
Be trained in all aspects of the operation, including safe operation of the equipment and inspections, maintenance, and keeping up with the needs of the customer.
Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
Keep equipment and work area clean.
Prioritize safety, be conscientious, dependable, and quality-minded.
Ensure on-site personnel and support staff comply with all aspects of client & company policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively with the client and other employees and management.
Ensure the Health & Safety concerns of on-site personnel are met.
Perform the necessary & required supervisory tasks (such as conducting daily safety briefings and documenting routine and monthly inspections).