Heavy Equipment Operator

Synagro; Millville (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Synagro in Millville, NJ seeks an Equipment Operator to perform project tasks, safely operating heavy and agricultural equipment such as loaders, belt presses, centrifuges, dredgers, and excavators. This role emphasizes safety and accurate log keeping.

Responsibilities include pre-operational inspections, documenting malfunctions, maintaining operation records, ensuring compliance, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting facility maintenance as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Minimum 2 years project work experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years driving heavy/ag equipment preferred.
• Clean driving record: no serious tickets or accidents.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy/agricultural equipment safely.
• Perform pre-operational inspections and logbook maintenance.
• Maintain operation records and document malfunctions.
• Ensure compliance with contractual/regulatory standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance per manuals.
• Assist with facility maintenance as needed.
• Complete general assignments for safe operation.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Equipment operation safety

Basic math

Documentation / logging

Mechanical & electrical aptitude

Follow directions

Travel ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver's License

2+ years project work experience

3+ years driving heavy equipment

Job description

Description

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, and road tractor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely and efficiently operate all assigned equipment, including but not limited JD 644J, 744J, 824J and/or 300D vehicles and other ancillary site equipment...
• Responsible for conducting daily pre-operational inspections and completion of equipment log books while documenting any equipment malfunctions or unsafe conditions.
• Required to maintain record of operation including, but not limited to, daily operating data and abnormal conditions.
• Ensures that the operation of the equipment meets or exceeds contractual and regulatory compliance.
• Performs preventive maintenance of equipment in accordance with manufacturers O&M manuals and company sops.
• Assist where necessary to support facility maintenance activities including preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Perform general assignments as necessary to ensure the safe, clean and efficient operation of the area.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• 1. Communication skills - verbal and written
• 2. Ability to operate heavy or agricultural equipment in a safe manner
• 3. Ability to perform basic math
• 4. Efficiently operate and use smart phone
• 5. Mechanical and electrical aptitude
• 6. Ability to follow directions
• 7. Ability to travel

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 1. High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 2. Valid Drivers' License
• 3. Minimum 2 years of project work experience preferred
• 4. Minimum 3 years commercial driving/heavy or agricultural equipment experience preferred
• 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, Fingering, Feeling, Lifting up to 50 lbs., Talking, Hearing, and Seeing
• 2. The worker is subject to confined spaces
• 3. The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather
• 4. 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.
• 5. 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
• 6. This position requires travel and overtime

Salary Range: $25.00-$27.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

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

Qualifications

Education

• High School (preferred)

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