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
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. Facility locations include. May require evening, weekend, and holiday work.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate truck in a safe manner at all times.
• Comply 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, Company, and Local laws pertaining to motor carriers.
• Perform loading, unloading and timely delivery of product to assigned/approved destination.
• Perform daily inspection and required preventative maintenance on assigned tractor and trailer/tanker.
• Maintain vehicle by keeping it clean at all times.
• Ensure that all paperwork is accurate, complete and submitted on time.
• Travel from job site to job site or plant to job site. May involve overnight travel.
• Comply with legal gross vehicle weight restrictions.
• Maintain professional company image over the road by practicing safe and courteous driving at all times and using only approved haul routes.
• Responsible for securing tarp and/or hard tops after loading, and washing any spillage from loading off the trailer. Also, responsible for securing tailgate latches to ensure a watertight seal.
• Responsible for cleaning off any biosolids that accumulate on the trailer after dumping, before leaving the field site or landfill.
• Follow Company procedure if any spill occurs while transporting biosolids.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• This position has no direct reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work varying shifts, overtime hours, and/or weekend duties.
• Ability to accurately submit Driver Daily Logs and Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
• Ability to adhere to all DOT rules and regulations.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions given, either verbally or written.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum HS Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A with Tanker Endorsement preferred.
• Minimum 3 years roll-off experience preferred.
• Clean Driving Record.

Experience in roll off and dump trailer operations required.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Shoveling off material out of trailer.
• Pushing up to 25 lbs of material with broom to clean out trailer.
• Lifting, minimum 45 lbs (shovel & trap handle).
• Pulling up to 100 lbs pressure to disconnect trailer from truck.
• Able to withstand heights up to 20 ft from ground; having no fear of heights (acrophobia) standing on top of trailer.
• Hand strength, minimum 60-90 lbs. (i.e., tightening or loosening wing nuts, connecting hydraulic hoses, pulling rubber tie downs, etc.).
• Sitting for a period of 2+ hours (driving).
• Must be able to touch toes.
• Able to lift truck hood to check fluids (i.e., oil, water, etc.).
• Frequent waist movement (bending and twisting).
• Able to pull body weight up when climbing a ladder.
• Able to roll (Crank) Tarp back across top of trailer.
• Arm motion (360 degrees from left to right).
• Lift leg over 2-1/2 feet.
• Able to work in extreme weather conditions and temperatures.
• Receive, comprehend and utilize required training.

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.