Aquatic Restoration Equipment Operator

Terminix; New Oxford (Adams County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting day 1

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Rentokil is seeking a Mechanical Specialist I to participate in mechanical application operations and help maintain equipment to meet client expectations and regulations.

You will learn mechanical control applications, identify on-water equipment needs, and aid in mobilization while logging activity and reporting progress to the Project Coordinator. Travel to project sites and training for new staff are included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years in mechanical application field.
• Licensing programs (OSHA 10, Hoisting) as needed.

Responsibilities

• Learn and conduct mechanical control applications.
• Operate mechanical equipment such as watercraft and weed harvesters.
• Assist in mobilization/demobilization of equipment.
• Log project information in the mechanical log book.
• Provide timely project progression updates to the coordinator.
• Assist in training new employees on equipment operation.
• Support equipment maintenance in the field.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

1-2 years experience

On-water equipment experience

Mechanical inclination

Self-motivated

Organized and detail-oriented

Positive attitude

Trustworthy

Proficient communication

Ability to travel

OSHA 10 certification

Hoisting certification

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!

For more information about our benefits, see below!

We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet."

What do our Mechanical Specialists do?

The primary responsibility of the Mechanical Specialist (I) is to participate in mechanical application operations and aid in the maintenance/repair of equipment in a manner that meets company/client expectations and regulatory compliance. This team member fosters the SOLitude culture, value, and service performance standards.

• Learn and conduct mechanical control applications
• Observe and Identify aquatic plant species
• Aid in the mobilization/demobilization of equipment
• Assist in the staging of environmental control measures per project/permit requirements
• Operate SOLitude and rental machinery effectively – watercraft, aquatic weed harvester, hydro-rake, loader, etc.
• Log all appropriate project-specific information in Mechanical log book – dates, management areas, material collected, # of loads, etc.
• Provide Project Coordinator with timely project progression updates
• Aid in the training of new employees on operating/maintaining mechanical equipment in the field.
• Support the Mechanical Division with maintaining/repairing equipment in a group setting
• Log all maintenance and repair work performed on mechanical machinery in the affiliated log book
• Submit all company authorized purchase receipts and work hours in an accurate, organized and timely fashion
• Travel and lodge at various locations, project-specific

What do you need?

• High school diploma or GED
• 1-2 years of experience in the mechanical application field
• Comfortable with on-water equipment applications
• Mechanically inclined
• Self-motivated - Able to work independently or with a group
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Positive attitude
• Trustworthy and reliable
• Proficient at communicating
• Open-minded to new ideas
• Ability to travel as needed
• Complete licensing/certification programs as necessary (OSHA 10, Hoisting, etc.)
• Must possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The work requires strenuous physical exertion and the employee may be required to drive, stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time, as well as see, talk, hear, and use hands and arms to grasp, handle, reach, and feel.

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Why Choose Us?

A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity.
We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within.
We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.
Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.

• Multiple avenues to grow your career

• Training and development programs available

• Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)

Health and Wellness

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more

• Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1

Savings and Retirement

• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions

Work-Life Balance

• Vacation days & sick days

• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays

• A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility

We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you?

This company is a Drug Free workplace.

Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.