Equipment Operator- Event

Synagro; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

10 Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA with company match

FSA

401(k) with company match

Career growth

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Synagro is hiring a heavy equipment operator who will safely operate a variety of trucks and machinery, perform loading and delivery, and travel between multiple job sites. Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license, with 2+ years of project work preferred.

Responsibilities include inspections, basic maintenance, and keeping accurate operation records. The role may involve overtime and travel to different locations as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Minimum 2 years of project work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate truck/equipment in a safe manner at all times.
• Perform loading/unloading and timely material deliveries.
• Travel between job sites; overnight travel may be required.
• Conduct daily inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain operation records.

Skills

Communication

Heavy equipment operation

Basic math

Smartphone usage

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Following directions

Travel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State 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, centrifuge, dredger, spreader box, excavator, telehandler, and road tractor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate truck/equipment in a safe manner at all times
• Perform loading, unloading, and timely delivery of material to assigned/approved destination
• Travel from job site to job site or plant to job site. May involve overnight travel. Locations include Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. May require evening, weekend, and holiday work.
• Conduct daily inspections and perform preventative maintenance on the truck/equipment
• Perform shop clean up, maintenance, and equipment/tools setup
• Maintain operation records

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting, Climbing, Balancing, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Fingering, Feeling, Lifting up to 50 lbs., Talking, Hearing, and Seeing
• The worker is subject to confined spaces
• The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions
• Ability to wear all required Personal Protection Equipment
• 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
• This position requires travel and overtime

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
• Ability to travel

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCES

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Valid Drivers' License
• Minimum 2 years of project work experience preferred

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

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

Education

High School (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

State Drivers License (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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