Lead 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
Responsible for being the lead person on inspecting, maintenance and control process of equipment throughout the plant. Adhere to all applicable regulations to provide safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of the plant to meet processing (contract), permit and other applicable requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and control plant operations in accordance with company policies and plant standard operator procedures.

• Maintain records of plant operations including, but not limited to, hourly operating data, plant violations and abnormal operation conditions. Ensure that the facility operates within permit compliance, at/above design capability and produces high quality product at all times. Complete daily driver vehicle inspection report (DVIR’s).

• Initiate emergency procedures, when conditions warrant, to ensure personnel safety and to prevent damage to plant and equipment.

• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment as required including entrance into confined space areas for general cleaning and inspections. Document and report any malfunctions or unsafe conditions.

• Enforce and maintain standard safety procedures as well as perform any general work or other assignments necessary to ensure the safe, clean and efficient operation of the facility to include sweeping, shoveling and other housekeeping activities.

• Process all material in a safe, effective timely manner for hauling to appropriate location and in compliance with all company, federal, state and local regulation/policies.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to clean equipment inside and outside daily and perform clean up prior to any public road travel.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work varying shifts, overtime hours and/or weekend duties.
• Understand and follow instructions given, either verbally or written.
• Ability to do basic reading, writing and arithmetic.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) with strong mechanical aptitude required.
• Minimum of 5 years experience.
• Valid drivers’ license, CDL preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude preferred.
• Strong experience with agricultural equipment preferred.
• Computer utilization and ability to comprehend and interpret blueprint drawings and documents preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Talking, Hearing, Seeing.
• Standing, Sitting, Walking, Crawling, Reaching, Crouching, and Lifting up to 100 lbs.
• 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 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.
• The worker is subject to vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of extremities or whole body.
• The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
• The workers frequently is in close quarters, crawl space, shafts, manholes, small, enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia.

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

We thank all individuals for their interest in Synagro however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Education

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• State Drivers License