What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver operator position at Synagro?
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
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for safely transporting material from a clients’ location and to an assigned destination for processing or disposal.
Performs necessary tasks to load and unload material utilizing commercial trucks and / or heavy / agricultural equipment.
May include tankers and end dump trailers in an off road environment.) Travel is required as necessary throughout the Carolinas.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Complete a daily truck log and submit reports of mileage covered at EOD.
2. Serve as a brand advocate and ambassador in every interaction with clients and the public.
3. Conduct daily inspections and perform preventative maintenance on the truck / equipment.
4. Comply with all DOT, state, local and in-house regulations, procedures, and rules.
5. Operate truck / equipment in a safe manner at all times
6. Perform loading, unloading, and timely delivery of material to assigned / approved destination.
7. Travel from job site to job site or plant to job site. May involve overnight travel.
9. Perform shop clean up, maintenance, and equipment / tools setup.
10. Maintain operation records.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
1. Communication skills verbal and written.
2. Ability to operate heavy or agricultural equipment in a safe manner
3. Ability to back up truck / equipment.
4. Ability to memorize routes and follow directions.
5. Ability to perform basic maintenance of truck / equipment.
6. Organized.
7. Problem solving.
8. Ability to travel.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Willing to attend company paid training to obtain your CDL in the future.
- Minimum 2 years commercial driving / heavy or agricultural equipment experience.
- Safe driving record : No serious tickets or accidents in last 5 years or DWI / DUI in last 10 years.
WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Sitting, Climbing, Balancing, Reaching, Standing, Walking and Lifting up to 75 lbs., Talking, Hearing, and Seeing
- The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions : No effective protection from weather
- The worker is subject atmospheric conditions : One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin : Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
- 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
- This position requires travel and overtime.
Last updated : 2024-07-28
