Laborer D - Union

Synagro WWT, Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Company-paid benefits

Job summary

Synagro WWT, Inc. in Newark, NJ, is hiring for a General Labor role to support site operations, truck scaling, site cleaning, and light maintenance with operation of a front end loader. The position emphasizes safety and regulatory compliance.

Starting salary is $18.79 per hour with company-paid benefits and comprehensive health coverage. The role requires HS diploma, mechanical aptitude, ability to lift up to 100 lbs, and flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent with mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and regulations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to work varying shifts and overtime.
• Ability to operate or assist with site equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment maintenance as needed to keep the process running and contact the on-call mechanic when necessary.
• Assist with processing of material safely and efficiently for hauling and compliance with regulations.
• Inform supervisor of major problems or extended process shutdowns.
• Prepare and complete equipment checks at start of shift and fill required forms.
• Perform general site tasks such as sweeping, shoveling, and housekeeping.
• Enforce safety procedures and maintain a clean work area at all times.
• Attend and complete training programs within the allotted time frame.

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading comprehension

Communication skills

Basic math

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Front end loader operation

Equipment maintenance

OSHA training

Lockout/Tagout familiarity

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
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

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

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

State Drivers License

Equal Opportunity Employer
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