Operator

Synagro Technologies - Punta Gorda, FL

- Entry Level

Punta Gorda, FL

Waste Management and Remediation Services

About the position

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. This position involves performing various project work which requires safely operating vehicles and a variety of heavy/agricultural equipment that may include, but not limited to; front end loader, belt press, centrifuge, dredger, spreader box, excavator, terragator, and road tractor.

Responsibilities

• Operate truck/equipment in a safe manner at all times
• Perform loading, unloading, and timely delivery of material to assigned/approved destination
• Travel from job site to job site or plant to job site, which may involve overnight travel
• Clean bio-solids off truck/equipment before leaving the field site or landfill
• Serve as a brand advocate and ambassador in every interaction with clients and the public
• Conduct daily inspections and perform preventative maintenance on the truck/equipment
• Perform shop clean up, maintenance, and equipment/tools setup
• Maintain operation records

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Valid Drivers' License
• Minimum 2 years of project work experience preferred
• Minimum 3 years commercial driving/heavy or agricultural equipment experience preferred
• Safe driving record: No serious tickets or accidents in last 5 years or DWI/DUI in last 10 years

Nice-to-haves

• 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 and electrical aptitude
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to travel

Benefits

• 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