Equipment Operator/General Laborer at Dem-Con Companies – Shakopee, Minnesota

This position will operate light equipment or heavy equipment to transfer, spread and load MSW, Clean Wood, C and D waste. This position will also perform semi-skilled maintenance tasks and assist in all aspects of site grounds maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Transfer, spread, cover, load and/or compact solid waste or soil while operating excavators, loaders, landfill compactors, backhoes, tractors and skid steers as well as off-road trucks

· Process materials for recycling while operating grinders and screeners

· Operate general site vehicles and equipment, such as pickup trucks, sweepers, etc.

· Perform pre- and post-operation inspections on equipment and vehicles

· Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and vehicles

· Maintain various records and/or logs

· Wash, lubricate and fuel equipment and vehicles

· Pick materials from incoming loads

· Carry out site grounds maintenance including; picking litter, mowing, weed whipping, street sweeping, plowing and dust control

· Perform building and other stationary equipment maintenance

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience with heavy or light equipment

Competencies:

1. Good Multitasking skills
2. Ability to interact with all people
3. Customer service skills
4. Decision Making
5. Professional attitude
6. Punctuality

Dem-Con Companies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies.

Our organization will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status regarding public assistance. We will take affirmative steps to ensure that all our employment practices are free of discrimination.