Laborer D - Union Job Newark area,New Jersey USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

NJ
- Newark (EPIC Brills Y 319 Ave. P Newark, NJ 07105, USA)

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

Perform equipment maintenance according to abilities, as required to keep the process running. Contact the on-call mechanic when necessary.

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.

Communicate and inform supervisor of all major problems, or if for any reason the process is shut down for more than 1 hour.

Prepare and complete equipment checks at the start of every shift and complete all necessary forms.

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.

Enforce and maintain standard safety procedures and maintain a clean work area at all times.

Participate and complete training programs within the time frame allotted.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.

Communication skills – verbal and written.

Ability to perform basic math.

Ability to work varying shifts, overtime hours and/or weekend duties.

Ability to follow instructions.

Thorough knowledge and understanding of occupational hazards connected with machine shop and general site practices with emphasis on the necessity of safety policy compliance.

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

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

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Talking, Hearing, Seeing, Walking, Sitting, Standing, Pushing, Pulling, and Lifting up to 100 lbs.
The worker is subject to both environmental conditions:
Activities occur inside and out.
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.
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

State Driver's License.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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