Equipment Operator

Synagro; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

A waste management company in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking an Equipment Operator to perform various project work, maintaining safety while operating heavy agricultural equipment. Responsibilities include timely delivering materials, performing inspections and preventative maintenance, and ensuring efficient operations. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and preferred experience in project work and commercial driving. Excellent communication skills and mechanical aptitude are essential. Great benefits such as paid time off and a 401(k) plan are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of project work experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years commercial driving/heavy or agricultural equipment experience preferred.
• Safe driving record: No serious tickets or accidents in last 5 years or DWI/DUI in last 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Operate truck/equipment in a safe manner at all times.
• Perform loading, unloading, and timely delivery to assigned destination.
• Conduct daily inspections and perform preventative maintenance on the truck/equipment.
• Serve as a brand advocate and ambassador in interactions with clients and the public.
• Work as a team to ensure facility runs smoothly and safely.

Skills

Communication skills - verbal and written

Ability to operate heavy or agricultural equipment

Ability to perform basic math

Efficiently operate and use smart phone

Mechanical and electrical aptitude

Ability to follow directions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Valid Drivers' License

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. Synagro takes pride in having zero layoffs during the pandemic and the business continues to thrive during difficult times.

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

Performs various project work which requires safely operating vehicles and a variety of heavy/agricultural equipment that may include, but not limited to front end loader, belt press and dredge.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate truck/equipment in a safe manner at all times
• Perform loading, unloading, and timely delivery of material to assigned/approved destination
• May involve local travel to other jobsites or offices
• Serve as a brand advocate and ambassador in every interaction with clients and the public
• Conduct daily inspections and perform preventative maintenance on the truck/equipment
• Perform shop clean up, maintenance, and equipment/tools setup
• Maintain operation records
• Work as a team to ensure facility runs smoothly and safely

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Communication skills - verbal and written
• Ability to operate heavy or agricultural equipment in a safe manner
• Ability to perform basic math
• Efficiently operate and use smart phone
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Ability to follow directions

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Valid Drivers' License
• Minimum 2 years of project work experience preferred
• Minimum 3 years commercial driving/heavy or agricultural equipment experience preferred
• Safe driving record: No serious tickets or accidents in last 5 years or DWI/DUI in last 10 years

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting, Climbing, Balancing, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Fingering, Feeling, Lifting up to 50 lbs., Talking, Hearing, and Seeing
• Confined spaces
• Outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather
• Atmospheric conditions: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
• Hazards: Proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat
• Overtime required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential job functions, knowledge, skills, abilities, efforts, and physical or working conditions associated with a position.

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.