Assistant 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)
• RRSP with company match (fully vested upon hire)
• Career growth and promotional opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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

This is a summary of principal responsibilities and is not intended to include all duties which may be assigned.

COMPENTENCIES

• Organizing: Uses resources effectively and efficiently.
• Peer Relationships: Is seen as a team player and is cooperative.
• Flexibility: Is very flexible and adaptable, can act differently depending upon the situation.
• Time Management: Values time uses his/her time effectively and efficiently.
• Ethics and Values: Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times.
• Integrity and Trust: Admits mistakes and is seen as a direct, truthful individual.