Equipment Operator

Return•Barron, WI

5d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator is a critical role in Return’s fertilizer and compost production operations. The position operates a variety of medium- to heavy-duty equipment and trucks used for fertilizer application, compost production, storage, management, and maintenance. The operator may also use hand and power tools to maintain Return equipment, facilities, and job sites. This role supports the production of regenerative fertilizer and compost and includes equipment operation, inspection, maintenance, materials handling, job-site upkeep, traffic control, and strenuous manual labor. Work takes place in varied outdoor conditions and around mechanical equipment, with frequent physical activity and lifting. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40–50 hours per week, with paid overtime opportunities and potential weekend shifts. Hourly pay is $18.00–$24.00, based on experience. After 60 days of employment, employees are eligible for a company health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k), paid time off, and paid company holidays.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED equivalent.
Two to four years of experience using medium and heavy equipment, including at least two years related to construction, agriculture, or fertilizer application.
Valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
Proficiency with iPhone and/or Android email, messaging, and navigation applications.

Nice To Haves

CDL license preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment of various sizes and weights to load, haul, and unload equipment, materials, and supplies.
Operate conveyors, skid steers, mowers, compost turners, tractors, floaters, trucks, and construction or power equipment—including mechanized brooms, grapples, dump trucks, snowplows, and front-end loaders—to maintain company property and equipment.
Operate welders, gas torches, chop saws, grinders, drills, drill presses, impact wrenches, presses, and other small equipment and tools to maintain equipment and operations.
Inspect assigned equipment routinely, perform preventive maintenance, report defects or repairs to the supervisor, and clean equipment.
Assist with installing and maintaining traffic control devices.
Cut trees and brush and remove trees and weeds.
Flag and guide traffic through work areas as required or assigned.
Plow snow and repair driveways and roads.
Perform tasks involving strenuous manual labor.
Maintain clean job sites by picking up tools and equipment and securing the site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
Handle and store materials.
Assist in training lower-level employees who perform maintenance and repair duties, as required or assigned.
Perform duties in accordance with appropriate safety and security standards.
Follow company and OSHA safety procedures, ensure proper safety and incident reporting, and bring problems to the attention of a supervisor, manager, or HR manager.
Perform other tasks assigned to support and improve overall team operations.