Heavy Equipment Operator, Composting & Wood Processing- Part Time/Seasonal

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) • Shakopee, MN

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Come join the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community as a Heavy Equipment
Operator, Composting & Wood Processing, at a large-scale composting facility. In
this position you will operate a front-end loader or track loader (Bobcat) to
move and manipulate organic materials, attach implements to best handle
differing materials, load customers with product using a Bobcat, and perform
general site maintenance. Enjoy weekly pay, career growth opportunities, and
great team member benefits! Whatever your career goals may be, let SMSC help get
you there!

Job Overview: Operate front end-loader and skid-loader in a safe and efficient
manner.

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. Mechanical background preferred but not required.
• 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.

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
• Load trucks/ trailers with a skid-loader or front-end loader. Load residential customers with compost/mulch products.
• General site maintenance, heavy equipment cleaning
• Performs daily cleaning and inspections, ensuring safety devices are in working order on heavy equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Team Members may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, and a generous PTO package, which includes outreach hours for volunteer work through our #SMSCgives outreach program.
• Plus, take advantage of perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, free uniforms and free uniform cleaning, and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED