Driver-Operator (Class A)

Synagro; Pineville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days paid time off

10 Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA with company match

FSA

401(k) with company match

Career growth

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Synagro seeks a dedicated driver to safely transport material between client locations and processing sites. You will load and unload using heavy/agricultural equipment, complete logs, and maintain equipment.

The role may involve overnight travel and strict adherence to DOT and internal regulations. A valid CDL (A or B) with tanker endorsement and a clean driving record are required, along with strong organization and route memory.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid CDL Class A or B license.
• Tanker endorsement required.
• Minimum 2 years of commercial driving/heavy or agricultural equipment experience.
• Safe driving record: no serious tickets or accidents within the last 5 years; no DWI/DUI in last 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and deliver material to assigned destinations safely.
• Complete daily truck logs and mileage reports.
• Inspect and perform preventive maintenance on truck/equipment.
• Comply with DOT, state, local regulations and in-house procedures.
• Travel between job sites; may include overnight travel.

Skills

Communication

Operate heavy equipment

Back up truck/equipment

Memorize routes

Basic maintenance

Organized

Problem solving

Ability to travel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class A or B

Tanker Endorsement

2+ years commercial driving experience

Safe driving record (last 5 years)

Job 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.

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 safely transporting material from a clients' location and to an assigned destination for processing or disposal. Performs necessary tasks to load and unload material utilizing commercial trucks and/or heavy/agricultural equipment. (May include tankers and end dump trailers in an off road environment.)

Essential 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.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

1. Communication skills - verbal and written.
2. Ability to operate heavy or agricultural equipment in a safe manner.
3. Ability to back up truck/equipment.
4. Ability to memorize routes and follow directions.
5. Ability to perform basic maintenance of truck/equipment.
6. Organized.
7. Problem solving.
8. Ability to travel.

Education & Experience

1. High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
2. Valid Commercial Drivers' License (CDL) Class A or Class B.
3. Tanker Endorsement.
4. Minimum 2 years commercial driving/heavy or agricultural equipment experience.
5. Safe driving record: No serious tickets or accidents in last 5 years or DWI/DUI in last 10 years.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

1. Sitting, Climbing, Balancing, Reaching, Standing, Walking and Lifting up to 75 lbs., Talking, Hearing, and Seeing.
2. The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather.
3. The worker is subject atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
4. The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to bio-solids.
5. This position requires travel and overtime.

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to back up truck/equipment (required)
• Perform basic equipment maintenance (required)
• Ability to memorize routes (required)
• Operate truck/equipment in a safe manner (required)
• Safe Driving Record (required)Ability to travel (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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