Site Manager

Synagro; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days paid time off

10 Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Synagro in Bakersfield, California is seeking an Equipment Operator to safely operate various heavy and agricultural equipment. This role involves managing project finances, assuring compliance, and leading a team to achieve operational excellence.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years in a leadership role within relevant industries. The position offers competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $100,000 based on experience along with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of increasing management responsibility in industrial services, manufacturing, or engineering.
• Minimum of five years in a Profit/Loss leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of land application processes and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy and agricultural equipment.
• Manage and track project financials and compliance.
• Train and supervise field personnel.

Skills

Management skills

Safety compliance

Operational decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline/engineering/business management

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.

Job Summary

The Equipment Operator 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.

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

Key Success Factors

The work environment is fast-paced and challenging.

Essential Functions

• P&L Responsibility to include but not limited to managing and tracking project monthly financials for area of responsibility and executing projects to contract requirements to meet/exceed customer expectations. Interpret operational data and make operational changes as needed to ensure profitability of contracts/area of responsibility.
• Develop and maintain daily spreadsheets relating to removal and materials land applied as well as compliance monitoring and documentation. Thorough knowledge of land application process, operating procedures and standards, to properly train and instruct staff.
• Manage, train, supervise and monitor performance of field and personnel to ensure safe and proper operation of equipment.
• Demonstrate leadership skills by being a servant leader, developing, coaching & mentoring personnel.
• Frequent independent decision-making to achieve safety, compliance, and operational budgetary goals.
• Directly manage sub-contract relationships and services.
• Interface with other business partners/ functions in evaluation and preparation of models and plans for new business.
• Coordinate all maintenance / equipment activities.
• Successfully interface with environmental and regulatory agencies as well as generator and haulers to ensure efficiency processing and delivery of material.

This is a summary of principal responsibilities and is not intended to include all duties, which may be assigned.

Status and Scope

• Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Communications - Practices effective oral and written communications with all internal and external contacts.
• Listening - Practices attentive and active listening.
• Safety and Compliance Focus - Enforces 100% safety and compliance standards at all times.
• Peer Relationships - Seen as a team player and is cooperative.
• Ethics and Values - Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs.
• Flexibility - Is very flexible and adaptable, can act differently depending upon the situation.
• Approachability - East to approach and talk to, spends extra effort to put workers at ease.
• Organizational Agility - Understands to origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices and procedures. Understands the cultures of organizations.

Competencies

• Organizing: Uses resources effectively and efficiently.
• Peer Relationships: Is seen as a team player and is cooperative.
• Flexibility: Is very flexible and adaptable, can act differently depending upon the situation.
• Time Management: Values time uses his/her time effectively and efficiently.
• Ethics and Values: Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times.
• Integrity and Trust: Admits mistakes and is seen as a direct, truthful individual.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline/engineering/business management required, MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of increasing management responsibility, experience in industrial services, manufacturing, or engineering industries.
• Minimum of five years in a Profit/Loss leadership role.

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

Salary $80,000 - $100,000, based on experience.

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