Equipment Operator

Description

The Equipment Operator position is responsible for transferring, spreading and loading MSW, Clean Wood, C and D waste, and Single Sort Recyclables to ensure materials are transported and disposed of in an appropriate manner.

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 heavy commercial trucks, tractor-trailers and roll-offs
• 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
• Perform other related duties as assigned

WHY DEM-CON?

Working at Dem-Con means being a member of our team where doing the right thing, continuously improving, and having a commitment to our people and customers are our guiding principles and reasons for our success. We offer a best-in-class benefits package and a supportive and knowledgeable team for maximum success.

• Paid premiums for health insurance for employees and their dependents
• 401(k) Plan with Company match
• Paid Time off
• Dental insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Requirements

• Good Multitasking skills
• Ability to interact with all people
• Customer service skills 
• Decision Making
• Professional attitude
• Punctuality 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience with compactor or dozer preferred
• GPS experience, preferred 
• May be required to obtain various certifications related to assigned area of responsibility

WORK CONDITIONS: Outdoor environment; exposure to extreme weather conditions; work with and around heavy machinery; exposure to dust and fumes from motorized equipment; exposure to noise, odors and gases; exposure to heavy traffic conditions, possible exposure to toxic chemicals.

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.