Heavy Equip Operator, Compost & Wood Processing

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC)Shakopee, MN
Onsite

About The Position

Operate a front-end loader or skid-loader to move, manipulate and load organic materials into a low speed grinder or screener. Attach implements to loaders to best handle differing materials. Load product into a low speed grinder or a screener to reduce material to optimal particle size for composting or a uniform marketable finished soil. Load trucks/ trailers with a skidloader or front-end loader. Performs daily cleaning and inspections, ensuring safety devices are in working order on heavy equipment. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school graduate with math proficiency.
  • Ability to proficiently operate front-end loaders and skid-loaders to load material into low-speed grinders, screeners, trucks and trailers within four months of employment.
  • Ability to perform daily safety inspections, routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment within four months of employment.
  • Valid Class D driver's license required with a good driving record
  • Proficiency with Microsoft software products.
  • Ability to speak and read English.
  • Good customer relation skills and ability to follow directions in a team environment.
  • Subject to pre-employment drug testing and post-employment drug and alcohol testing (including random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident), in accordance with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and the SMSC’s Drug, THC, and Alcohol Policy.

Nice To Haves

  • Mechanical background preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Operate a front-end loader or skid-loader to move, manipulate and load organic materials into a low speed grinder or screener.
  • Attach implements to loaders to best handle differing materials.
  • Load product into a low speed grinder or a screener to reduce material to optimal particle size for composting or a uniform marketable finished soil.
  • Load trucks/ trailers with a skidloader or front-end loader.
  • Performs daily cleaning and inspections, ensuring safety devices are in working order on heavy equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • generous PTO package
  • outreach hours for volunteer work through our #SMSCgives outreach program
  • discounts on childcare
  • discounts on fuel
  • discounts on bus passes
  • discounts on fitness membership
  • free uniforms
  • free uniform cleaning
  • tuition reimbursement

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

501-1,000 employees

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