Agricultural Equipment Operator

Synagro; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to environmental sustainability as an Agricultural Equipment Operator. In this role, you'll operate heavy machinery to manage biosolid distribution while ensuring equipment maintenance and safety compliance. This position offers the chance to work outdoors across various sites, fostering community health and environmental protection. With a commitment to employee growth, the company provides excellent benefits, including paid time off, medical coverage, and retirement plans. If you're passionate about making a difference and enjoy hands-on work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

15 days paid time off

10 Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

Health Savings Account with company match

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) with company match

Career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Valid Driver's License and safe driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Operate front-end loader and farm tractor to load and spread biosolids.
• Conduct daily inspections and perform maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Preventative Maintenance

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Front-end Loader

Farm Tractor

Job description

Description

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?

Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer:

• 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

JOB SUMMARY
Agricultural Equipment Operator in western MD. Duties will include operating a front-end loader and farm tractor to load and spread biosolids at various locations in MD and PA. Other duties will include: equipment maintenance, some repair, some plant operations, additional labor or duties needed to support the area. Must be willing to travel. Company vehicle will be provided.

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

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
1. Ability to operate in confined spaces, including digester, storage tanks and holding tanks
2. Ability to work varying shifts, overtime hours and/or weekend duties, including overnight stay , and travel
3. Communication skills - verbal and written
4. 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
5. Demonstrated strong interpersonal, problem solving and relationship building skills
6. Ability to prioritize and multi-task
7. Ability to work in a fast-paced environmental, process work rapidly, set priorities, work under pressure and follow through with assigned tasks
8. Processes and system oriented

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES
1. Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
2. Minimum of 2 years' experience
3. Valid Driver's License
4. Experience in making minor repairs and adjustments to operating equipment
5. Experience in computer operation and electronic controls
6. Safe driving record: No serious tickets or accidents in last 5 years or DWI/DUI in last 10 years

7. Agricultural experience preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Talking, Hearing, Seeing, Visual ,Pulling, Pushing, Grasping, Stooping, Crawling, Kneeling, Climbing, and Lifting up to 50-100 lbs
2. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and out.
3. The worker is subjected to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than hour
4. The workers frequently is in close quarters, crawl space, shafts, manholes, small, enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia.
5. The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.

Salary Range: $20.00-$26.00 hourly (commensurate with experience)

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

We thank all individuals for their interest in Synagro however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Qualifications

Education

High School (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

State Drivers License (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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