Chief Operator

Synagro; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays (10)

Health insurance

HSA with company match

FSA

401(k) with company match

Career growth

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Synagro is seeking a dependable field operations driver to lead and support an on-site team for dredging and dewatering projects. You will inspect, maintain, and operate heavy equipment, ensuring safe, compliant, and timely material delivery across sites.

The role requires a valid license, up to travel, and strong attention to safety. Candidates should have at least two years of related experience and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily truck log and submit mileage reports.
• Perform daily inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Deliver material to assigned destinations on time.
• Adhere to DOT/state regulations and safety procedures.
• Operate truck/equipment safely and efficiently.
• Travel between job sites; overnight stays may be required.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to travel

Safety-consciousness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Truck/equipment operation

DOT regulations knowledge

Job description

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

Job Summary

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.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

1. Complete a daily truck log and submit reports of mileage covered at EOD
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. Operate truck/equipment in a safe manner at all times
6. Perform loading, unloading, and timely delivery of material to assigned/approved destination
7. Travel from job site to job site or plant to job site. May involve overnight travel
8. Clean bio‑solids off truck/equipment before leaving the field site or landfill
9. Perform shop clean up, maintenance, and equipment/tools setup
10. 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 / Experience

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

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 are 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

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