Laborer D - Union

Synagro; Newark (AR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Company-paid benefits

Job summary

Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. The role involves general labor duties such as truck scaling, site cleaning, and operating a front end loader to ensure safe, reliable processing close to regulatory requirements.

Starting salary is $18.79 per hour. The position requires basic math, safety awareness, and the ability to work varying shifts with potential overtime and

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) with strong mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate and assist with site operations including truck scaling and front end loader use.
• Perform regular equipment checks and housekeeping to keep the site safe and efficient.
• Coordinate with supervisor on problems or shutdowns over 1 hour.
• Assist with material processing and hauling in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Basic math

Shift flexibility

Instruction following

Safety awareness

OSH training

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.

• The employee will be eligible for company-paid benefits, including competitive pay comprehensive health benefits.

JOB SUMMARY

General Labor duties include truck scaling, site cleaning, light maintenance, able to operate front end loader. Adhere to all applicable regulations to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of the site to meet processing (contact), permit, and other applicable requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform equipment maintenance according to abilities, as required to keep the process running. Contact the on-call mechanic when necessary
2. Assist with the processing of material in a safe, effective timely manner for hauling to appropriate location and in compliance with all company, federal, state and local regulation/policies
3. Communicate and inform supervisor of all major problems, or if for any reason the process is shut down for more than 1 hour
4. Prepare and complete equipment checks at the start of every shift and complete all necessary forms
5. Perform any general work or other assignments necessary to ensure the safe, clean, and efficient operation of the site to include sweeping, shoveling, and other housekeeping activities
6. Enforce and maintain standard safety procedures and maintain a clean work area at all times
7. Participate and complete training programs within the time frame allotted

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

1. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
2. Communication skills - verbal and written
3. Ability to perform basic math
4. Ability to work varying shifts, overtime hours and/or weekend duties
5. Ability to follow instructions
6. Thorough knowledge and understanding of occupational hazards connected with machine shop and general site practices with emphasis on the necessity of safety policy compliance
7. Ability to receive, comprehend and utilize required training from OSHA and Company including but not limited to the following: First aid and CPR, Hazcom, Hearing conservation, Confined space entry and rescue , Lock out/Tag out

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES

1. Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) with strong mechanical aptitude required

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Talking, Hearing, Seeing, Walking, Sitting, Standing, Pushing, Pulling, and Lifting up to 100 lbs
2. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and out
3. The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
4. 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.

Starting Salary: $18.79 per hour

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

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