Equipment Operator

Synagro; Salome (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to cleaning water and protecting the environment. This role involves operating heavy and agricultural equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency in various project tasks. With a focus on community service, the company offers great benefits including paid time off, health insurance, and opportunities for career growth. If you have a passion for environmental stewardship and enjoy hands-on work in diverse settings, this position is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career.

Benefits

15 days paid time off

10 Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

Health Saving Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) with company match

Career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of project work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate various heavy/agricultural equipment.
• Conduct daily inspections and perform preventative maintenance.
• Travel between job sites, which may involve overnight stays.

Skills

Communication Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Basic Math Skills

Smartphone Proficiency

Mechanical Aptitude

Ability to Follow Directions

Travel Ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Front End Loader

Belt Press

Centrifuge

Dredger

Spreader Box

Excavator

Terragator

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. 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, centrifuge, dredger, spreader box, excavator, terragator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate equipment in a safe manner at all times


• Travel from job site to job site or plant to job site. May involve overnight travel


• Conduct daily inspections and perform preventative maintenance on the equipment


• Perform shop clean up, maintenance, and equipment/tools setup


• Maintain operation records

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 aptitude is a plus


• Ability to follow directions


• Ability to travel
  
  

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)


• Valid Drivers' License


• Minimum 2 years of project work experience preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting, Climbing, Balancing, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Feeling, Lifting up to 50 lbs., Talking, Hearing, and Seeing


• The worker is subject to confined spaces


• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and out


• 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


• This position requires travel and overtime
  
  

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.

Qualifications

Education

High School (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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