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. Synagro takes pride in having zero layoffs during the pandemic and the business continues to thrive during difficult times.

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

General Labor duties include connecting hoses, climbing ladders, operating fire hose washing down sludge, site cleaning, light maintenance, shovel clean-up work, and interior tank cleaning. Adhere to all applicable regulations to provide safe, reliable, and cost effective site support, permit, and other applicable requirements. All work will be performed outside in any weather.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Unload tools, hoses, fittings, and pumps from job trailer.
• Assist in job set-up, tear down, and day to day operations.
• Travel from job site to job site or plant to job site. Involves overnight travel.
• Communicate and inform supervisor of all major problems.
• Prepare and complete equipment checks at the start of every shift and complete all necessary forms.
• Monitor confined space oxygen levels and assist tank entry personnel.
• Perform any general work or other assignments necessary to ensure the safe, clean, and efficient operation of the work site to include sweeping, shoveling, fire hosing and other housekeeping activities.
• Enforce and maintain standard safety procedures and always maintain a clean work area.
• 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
• 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)
• Valid Driver’s License

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Talking, Hearing, Seeing, Walking, Sitting, Standing, Climbing, Pushing, Pulling, and Lifting 
• 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 confined spaces
• The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places
• This position requires travel and overtime

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.

Salary : $20 - $25