Laborer

Synagro Technologies, Inc.; Westborough, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days paid time off

10 Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days)

HSA with company match

FSA

401(k) with company match

Career growth and promotional oppt.

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Synagro Technologies, Inc. is seeking a reliable Equipment Operator to inspect, maintain, and control processing equipment. You will ensure safe, cost-effective operation to meet contract, permit, and regulatory requirements.

You will operate front-end loaders, excavators, and road tractors while adhering to SOPs, recording data, and performing preventative maintenance. A valid license, basic math skills, and strong mechanical/electrical aptitude are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Experience making minor repairs to operating equipment preferred.
• Training received and applied to job responsibilities.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude preferred.
• Experience with computer/electronic controls is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate equipment such as front-end loader, excavator, and road tractor.
• Monitor and control processing operations following SOPs and company policies.
• Maintain accurate operation records including hourly data and abnormal conditions.
• Daily equipment maintenance per maintenance schedule; grease, tighten and replace filters.
• Initiate emergency procedures to ensure safety and prevent damage.
• Conduct daily inspections and maintenance; document malfunctions and unsafe conditions.
• Clean equipment daily; ensure cleanliness before road travel.
• Enforce safety procedures and perform other duties to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Ensure timely, accurate completion and submission of paperwork.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain a professional company image at all times.
• Secure tarps/hard tops after loading and manage spill containment as needed.
• Follow company procedures if any spill occurs during transport or on-site.

Skills

Communication skills

Heavy equipment operation

Basic mathematics

Smartphone usage

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Follow directions

Ability to travel

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

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:

Responsible for inspecting, maintenance and control of processing equipment. Adhere to all applicable regulations to provide safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of equipment to meet processing (contract), permit and other applicable requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely operate all equipment as necessary, including but not limited to front-end loader, excavator, road tractor
• Monitor and control processing operations in accordance with company policies and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain records of operations including, but not limited to, hourly operating data and abnormal operation conditions. Comply with all regulations, including timely and accurate submission of paperwork.
• Maintain equipment daily to include all greasing, tightening, and changing of filters, etc., as per maintenance schedule of equipment.
• Initiate emergency procedures, when conditions warrant, to ensure personnel safety and to prevent damage to plant and equipment.
• Perform daily inspection and required preventative maintenance on equipment. Including entrance into confined space areas for general cleaning and inspections. Document and report any malfunctions or unsafe conditions.
• Clean equipment inside and outside daily and perform clean up prior to any public road travel.
• Enforce and maintain standard safety procedures as well as perform any general work or other assignments necessary to ensure the safe, clean and efficient operation.
• Ensure all paperwork is accurate, completed and submitted on time.
• Comply with local, state and federal regulations.
• Maintain professional company image at all times.
• Responsible for securing tarp and/or hard tops after loading, and washing any spillage off the trailer. Also, responsible for securing tailgate latches to ensure a watertight seal as needed.
• Follow Company procedure if any spill occurs while transporting or on-site.

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 & Experience

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Experience in making minor repairs and adjustments to operating equipment.
• Receive, comprehend and utilize required training.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude preferred.
• Experience in computer and electronic controls an asset.

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

Preferred

High School or better.

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