Equipment Operator

Equipment OperatorJob Category: OperationsLocation: Woonsocket, RI 02895, USADescriptionSynagro 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.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 off10 HolidaysMedical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire)Health Saving Account (HSA) with company matchFlexible Spending Account (FSA)401(k) with company match (fully vested upon hire)Career growth and promotional opportunitiesTuition ReimbursementJOB SUMMARY Performs 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.Essential Functions/ResponsibilitiesOperate truck/equipment in a safe manner at all timesPerform loading, unloading, and timely delivery of material to assigned/approved destinationTravel from job site to job site or plant to job site. May involve overnight travelClean bio-solids off truck/equipment before leaving the field site or landfillServe as a brand advocate and ambassador in every interaction with clients and the publicConduct daily inspections and perform preventative maintenance on the truck/equipmentPerform shop clean up, maintenance, and equipment/tools setupMaintain operation recordsKnowledge/Skills/AbilitiesCommunication skills – verbal and writtenAbility to operate heavy or agricultural equipment in a safe mannerAbility to perform basic mathEfficiently operate and use smart phoneMechanical and electrical aptitudeAbility to follow directionsAbility to travelEducation & ExperienceHigh School Diploma or equivalent (GED)Valid Drivers' LicenseMinimum 2 years of project work experience preferredMinimum 3 years commercial driving/heavy or agricultural equipment experience preferredSafe driving record: No serious tickets or accidents in last 5 years or DWI/DUI in last 10 yearsWorking Conditions/Physical RequirementsSitting, Climbing, Balancing, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Fingering, Feeling, Lifting up to 50 lbs., Talking, Hearing, and SeeingThe worker is subject to confined spacesThe worker is subject to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weatherThe 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-solidsThis position requires travel and overtimeSalary Range: $25.00-$35.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)AA/EOE/M/F/D/VWe thank all individuals for their interest in Synagro however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.