Equipment Operator / Class B CDL - Req. ID: 3884

Denali Water Solutions LLC•Lothian, MD

5d•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Denali Water Solutions is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Equipment Operator to support daily operations involving compost, mulch, and topsoil production. This position is responsible for operating heavy equipment safely and efficiently while assisting with material handling, loading operations, and landfill transportation activities. The ideal candidate will have experience operating front-end wheel loaders and other production equipment in an outdoor industrial environment. This position will also utilize company vehicles to transport roll-off containers to landfill locations and operate dump trucks to deliver finished product to customer locations. This position is safety-sensitive and requires a clear mind and diligence. Employees are responsible for their own safety as well as the safety of others.

Requirements

Class B CDL preferred, but not required.
Experience operating front-end wheel loaders required.
Ability to safely operate heavy equipment in an industrial or outdoor environment.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Clean driving record preferred.
Basic mechanical aptitude and equipment inspection knowledge.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong attention to safety and operational detail.
Basic communication and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating screening machines or similar processing equipment.
Experience in compost, mulch, landfill, construction, recycling, or agricultural operations.
Knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
Familiarity with DOT regulations and equipment safety procedures.

Responsibilities

Safely inspect, operate, and maintain front-end wheel loaders and other production equipment.
Operate screening machines used in compost, mulch, and topsoil production.
Load tractor-trailers and other hauling equipment with finished materials.
Drive company vehicles to transport roll-off containers to landfill locations several times per week.
Operate dump trucks to deliver finished product to customer locations.
Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicles and equipment.
Monitor equipment performance and report maintenance or repair needs promptly.
Maintain cleanliness of equipment and production areas.
Follow all DOT, OSHA, company safety policies, and environmental regulations.
Assist with site operations, material movement, and production support tasks as needed.
Work closely with operations and production teams to maintain workflow efficiency.
Attend safety meetings, trainings, and operational briefings.