Lead Heavy Equipment Operator - Belle Glade, FL

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

Responsible for being the lead person of an operations team for assigned projects. Performing or directing performance of the inspecting, maintenance, control process and rail loading operations. Responsible for supervising and participating in the safe, efficient loading and unloading of raw sugar. This role supervises equipment operators, coordinates daily operations with management and ensures compliance with all facility, safety and maintenance standards.

The Lead also assists with hands‑on equipment operation, coordination with rail crews and maintaining high operational standards within the terminal.

• Supervise, train and evaluate yard personnel to ensure safe and efficient equipment operation.
• Coordinate daily operations, maintenance, and scheduling with management and other shifts.
• Safely and efficiently coordinate and operate facility equipment, including JD 644J, 744J, 824J, 300D and/or TS9972 vehicles and other ancillary site equipment as needed.
• Responsible for coordinating and conducting daily pre‑operational inspections and completing equipment logbooks while documenting any equipment malfunctions or unsafe conditions and reporting same to the Site Manager or Area Director.
• Coordinate and maintain records of operation of facility equipment, including daily operating data and abnormal conditions, while reporting same to Area Director.
• Develop and maintain daily accurate records of loads, material movement and maintenance activities.
• Manage employee schedules, approve timecards and report weekly operational updates.
• Perform general assignments as necessary to ensure the safe, clean and efficient operation of the area.
• Serve as a brand advocate and ambassador in every interaction with clients and the public.
• Comply with all DOT, state, local and in‑house regulations, procedures, and rules.
• Operate truck/equipment in a safe manner at all times.
• Perform, manage material charging, discharging, loading, unloading, and timely delivery of material to assigned/approved destination.
• Travel from job site to job site or plant to job site. May involve overnight travel.
• Review plant priorities as situations arise.

• Ability to work varying shifts, overtime hours and/or weekend duties, including overnight stay, and travel.
• Communication skills – verbal and written.
• Ability to operate heavy or agricultural equipment in a safe manner and perform basic maintenance of truck/equipment and process strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, problem‑solving and relationship building skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi‑task.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, process work rapidly, set priorities, work under pressure and follow through with assigned tasks.
• Processes and system oriented.

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Minimum of 2 years experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Experience in making minor repairs and adjustments to operating equipment.
• Experience in computer operation and electronic controls.
• Safe driving record:
  No serious tickets or accidents in last 5 years or DWI/DUI in last 10 years.

• Talking, Hearing, Seeing, Visual, Pulling, Pushing, Grasping, Stooping, Crawling, Kneeling, Climbing, and Lifting up to 50‑100 lbs.
• Worker is subject to both…