Join our team as an Oil Plant/Waste Water Technician & Excavator Operator and play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient operations of our facility. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for receiving, sampling, and unloading bulk and drum loads, as well as assisting with loading oil and glycol shipments.
Your commitment to safety and compliance will be crucial, as you adhere to Responsible Care® Management System codes and initiatives. This position reports directly to the Plant Manager/Plant Supervisor and offers an exciting opportunity for individuals seeking a dynamic role in the oil industry. Join us and contribute to the success of our plant while advancing your career in a safety-focused and collaborative environment.
Bonus/Incentive plan available after six (6) months of employment, generous 401K employer match, and guaranteed career progression opportunities are highlights of our available benefits.
Eldredge, Inc. is a transportation and waste management company based in West Chester, PA supporting the mid-Atlantic but specializing in industrial and commercial clients nationwide. Some of our services include, but are not limited to: waste management, transportation, disposal, remediation and treatment processes, environmental consulting, field services, reporting, and compliance.
Responsibilities:
-Ensure the safety of the work completed by adhering to the environmental health & safety policies and procedures and identifying any potentially unsafe conditions or procedures to the Supervisor or Manager
-Responsible for operating an excavator to load and move materials into dumpsters, pits, and tractor trailers while adhering to all safety and operational procedures.
-Ensure proper housekeeping to maintain safe, efficient, and clean work areas in tank farms, can dike, around pit area, on the docks, and throughout the plant including but not limited to refuse and recycling removal and management, sweeping, dusting, mopping, restock and equipment/PPE management, keeping floors and surfaces free of debris, dust, oily product, and routine/daily facility inspections for cleanliness and proper upkeep
-Provides courteous and professional service to receiving bulk loads and drum loads
-Take a proper sample of material being received and ensure that the paperwork is in accordance with regulatory and permit requirements.
-Recording pertinent information regarding each batch processed on required documents.
-Perform various manual activities throughout shift.
-Unload material into the proper receiving tanks after plant approval
-Ensure the safe and efficient loading of oil and glycol tankers for shipment to customers
-Participate in the periodic cleaning and maintaining of tanks and vessels
-Act as back up to the Process Technician for the Sludge Dewatering system
-Cross train on oil and water treatment process.
-Assist with the operations of the various treatment equipment for the processing of wastewater, oily waters, and used oils materials through the various treatment processes in Eldredge’s plant.
-Ensure required booms are in the proper positions and are replaced once they become dirty
-Special Projects as assigned by Plant Manager/Assistant Plant Manager
Requirements
-Successfully complete a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
-Operate equipment such as company vehicles, forklifts, excavator, etc. (active driver's license is required)
-Ability to work in varying weather conditions.
-Lifting up to 60 lbs., pulling and/or pushing and carrying; climbing, walking, standing, sitting, lifting, pulling/pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, crawling, stooping, and crouching.
-Color perception (Red, Green, Amber).
-Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings.
- Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.
- Reliable and consistent transportation to/from facilities.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
- High school diploma/GED is the minimum educational requirement.
- Basic computer and smartphone skills (call, text, video conferencing, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
-Must have the ability to troubleshoot and problem solve quickly & effectively.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have operating an excavator?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- West Chester, PA 19380 (Required)
Work Location: In person
