What are the responsibilities and job description for the 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
Performs various project work which requires safely operating vehicles and a variety of equipment that may include, but not limited to;
belt press, centrifuge, dredger, large submersible pumps, telehandler. Excavator, front end loader, jockey truck, and electrical experience is a plus.
Additional duties include confined space digester tank entry, fire hose operator, pump cleanout during tank cleaning operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES
- All aspects of mobile de-watering and cleaning of wastewater treatment plant digester tanks and pond cleaning.
- Operate 6 hydraulic pumps, confined space tank entry, and in tank fire hose operation.
- Assist with equipment mobilization, site set-up, hooking up hoses, setting pumps and generator hook up.
- Operate equipment in a safe manner at all times.
- Conduct daily inspections and perform preventative maintenance on the pumps and site equipment.
- Maintain proper storage of equipment and tools.
- Maintain operation records.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
- Communication skills verbal and written
- Ability to operate heavy or agricultural equipment in a safe manner
- Ability to perform basic math
- Efficiently operate and use smart phone
- Mechanical aptitude is a plus
- Ability to follow directions
- Ability to travel from job site to job site. Overnight travel may be required.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Valid Drivers’ License
- Minimum 2 years of project work experience preferred
- Safe driving record
WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Sitting, Climbing, Balancing, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Feeling, Lifting up to 50 lbs., Talking, Hearing, and Seeing.
- The worker is subject to confined spaces.
- The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions.
- 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.
- This position requires travel and overtime.
