Landfill Lead

Dem-Con Companies•Shakopee, MN

About The Position

Dem-Con Companies is seeking a skilled and experienced Lead Heavy Equipment Operator to join its landfill team. The role involves operating heavy equipment safely and efficiently, processing materials for recycling, maintaining equipment and vehicles, and supporting day-to-day landfill operations. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership, initiative, accountability, and the ability to help create a positive and productive work environment. The position is performed outdoors and involves exposure to extreme weather, heavy machinery, dust and fumes, noise, odors, gases, heavy traffic, and possible toxic chemicals. Physical demands include standing, walking, handling or operating objects, tools or controls, reaching, talking, and hearing. The employee may occasionally need to lift or move up to 100 pounds. Dem-Con Companies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and states that it will provide equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws and take affirmative steps to ensure its employment practices are free of discrimination.

Requirements

Previous experience with heavy equipment.
May be required to obtain Landfill Certification.
Demonstrated leadership qualities and initiative.
Ability to step up when needed, recognize needed work, communicate expectations, and hold oneself and others accountable.
Ability to contribute to a positive and productive work environment.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate dozers, compactors, excavators, and other landfill equipment.
Process materials for recycling while operating grinders and screeners.
Perform pre- and post-operation inspections on equipment and vehicles.
Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
Provide day-to-day guidance and direction to other landfill personnel.
Help train, mentor, and develop less-experienced operators.
Communicate effectively with management and coworkers to help ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
Promote teamwork, accountability, and a respectful work environment.
Maintain site grounds, including picking litter, mowing, weed whipping, street sweeping, plowing, and controlling dust.
Perform building and other stationary equipment maintenance.
Recognize work that needs to be done, communicate expectations, and hold oneself and others accountable.