Landfill Lead / Experienced Equipment Operator

Lead Heavy Equipment Operator

Dem-Con Companies is seeking a skilled and experienced Lead Heavy Equipment Operator to join our landfill team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience operating heavy equipment, a strong understanding of safe and efficient operations, and demonstrated leadership abilities.

Essential Functions:

• Safely and efficiently operate various types of heavy equipment, including 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 ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a respectful work environment.
• Carry out site grounds maintenance including; picking litter, mowing, weed whipping, street sweeping, plowing and dust control
• Perform building and other stationary equipment maintenance

Requirements:

• Previous experience with heavy equipment
• May be required to obtain Landfill Certification

The successful candidate will be more than just an experienced equipment operator. We are looking for someone who demonstrates natural leadership qualities, takes initiative, and is comfortable stepping up when needed.

This individual should be able to recognize what needs to be done, communicate expectations, hold themselves and others accountable, and contribute to a positive and productive work environment.

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.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

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.