Equipment Operator

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.

• 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

Responsible for being the lead person of an operations team for assigned projects or work events.

Performing or directing performance of the inspecting, maintenance, control process and operation of dredging and dewatering equipment.

• Lead and mentor others
• Serve as a brand advocate and ambassador in every interaction with clients and the public
• Conduct daily inspections and perform preventative maintenance on truck/equipment
• Comply with all DOT, state, local and in‑house regulations, procedures, and rules
• Perform loading, unloading, and timely delivery of material to assigned/approved destination
• Travel from job site to job site or plant to job site, including overnight travel when required
• Perform shop clean up, maintenance, and equipment/tools setup
• Maintain operation records and enforce and maintain standard safety procedures

• Operate in confined spaces, including digester, storage tanks and holding tanks
• Work varying shifts, overtime hours and/or weekend duties, including overnight stay and travel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Operate heavy or agricultural equipment safely and perform basic maintenance of truck/equipment and process strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, problem solving and relationship building skills
• Prioritize and multi‑task effectively
• Work in a fast‑paced environmental, process work rapidly, set priorities, work under pressure and follow through with assigned tasks
• Processes and system oriented

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• Experience in making minor repairs and adjustments to operating equipment
• Experience in computer operation and electronic controls
• Safe driving record:
  No serious tickets or accidents in last 5 years or DWI/DUI in last 10 years

• Talk, hear, see, visual, pull, push, grasp, stoop, crawl, kneel, climb, and lift up to 50–100 lbs
• Work both indoors and outdoors under environmental conditions, including extreme heat above 100°F for periods of more than an hour
• Work in close quarters, crawl space, shafts, manholes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia
• Function in narrow aisles or passageways

Salary Range: $20.00–25.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

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