Mechanic

Job Title

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

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

1. Disassemble, inspect, report and re-assemble various types of dewatering equipment, conveyors, pumps, and grinders.
2. Perform repairs, upgrades, and other refurbishment to platforms, equipment guards and various components on dewatering and auxiliary equipment.
3. Perform preventative, corrective and emergency mechanical maintenance on equipment under the direction of the shop management. This will include welding, pipe fitting and refurbishment of field/shop-based equipment.
4. Maintain tools in good condition and proper placement after every job.
5. Perform any general work or other assignments necessary to ensure the safe, clean, and efficient operation of the repair facility to include sweeping, shoveling, and other housekeeping activities.
6. Prepare inspection report of the equipment.
7. Demonstrate safe behaviors at all times and to perform their job in a safe manner.
8. Participate and complete training programs within the time frame allotted.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

1. Must be competent to work with hydraulic, and air powered equipment, piping, hoses, valves and sheet metal.
2. Must have experience in equipment refurbishment and rigging.
3. Proven ability to operate powered equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner.
4. Ideally looking for fabrication experience with ability to operate shear machine, press brake, ironwork, and various metal cutting saws.
5. Ideally looking for experience in welding, pipe fitting, metal cutting, with experience using plasma & acetylene torch.
6. Setting and alignment of rotating equipment is also a plus.
7. Ability to work independently and multitask in a fast-paced environment is a must.
8. Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written
9. Must be able to operate a computer
10. Military background is considered a plus

Education/Experiences

1. Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
2. Forklift and scissor lift operation preferred - certificate preferred
3. Competency in sheet metal and light structural fabrication preferred
4. Competency in Mig, Tig, & Stick welding highly preferred

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

1. Shop based environment with various operating machines. Talking, hearing, seeing, sitting, standing, walking, feeling, grasping, climbing, and lifting up to 100lbs.
2. The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions: protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
3. Able to work overtime

Salary Range: $28.00-$32.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

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

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