Description
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.
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
The Farm Equipment Operator / Mechanic performs all mechanical maintenance on fleet equipment, including, but not limited to, trucks, trailers, belt presses and event agricultural equipment (containers, loading apparatus, farm tractors, hydraulic systems, diesel engines and wheel loaders).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide timely and efficient service to Synagro vehicles and equipmentTroubleshoot, diagnose, repair, recondition, and service equipment systems and components or make sure they get to the correct vendor of repairCommunicate findings and make recommendations to managementComply with all DOT regulations, including timely and accurate submission of Driver Daily Logs, completion of a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) and thorough compliance with all applicable Federal and Local laws pertaining to motor carriersPerform daily inspection and required preventative maintenanceOperate truck in a safe manner at all timesMaintain professional company image over the road by practicing safe and courteous driving at all times and using only approved haul routesKNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
Comply with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws pertaining to motor carriers, DOT rules and regulationsAbility to work with minimal supervisionBasic welding knowledgeMust be competent in fuel systems, engine groups, and failure analysisOperate hand tools and / or power hand tools in a safe and efficient mannerAscend and descend stairs and ladders as part of normal work activity as well as crawling, squatting, bending, and climbing on and off vehiclesAbility to lift up to 100lbs. with or without reasonable accommodationAbility to rebuild equipment and vehicle electrical experienceAbility to keep and maintain electronic and local hard copy equipment filesEnter all work orders electronicallyAbility to work overtimeEDUCATION / EXPERIENCES
High School diploma or GED equivalent required2 - 4 years' mechanical and electrical experience with heavy trucks, trailers, heavy equipmentSafe driving recordWORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Shop based environment with various operating machines. Talking, Hearing, Seeing, Sitting, Standing, Walking, Feeling, Grasping, Climbing, and Lifting up to 100lbs.The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions : Protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.Valid Commercial Driver's License (Class A) preferred.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.
Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
Vaild Drivers License (required)
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