Heavy Equipment Operator, Composting & Wood Processing

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC)•Shakopee, MN

1d•$25 - $28•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.
This position is 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.