Lead Compost Facility Operator

Lead Compost Facility Operator Location: Wolcott, CO (Vail Honeywagon Compost Facility) Position Type: Full-Time Pay: $30-$35/hr depending on experience Position Summary We are seeking a motivated and reliable Lead Compost Facility Operator to oversee daily operations at our compost facility. This role requires a hands-on leader who can operate heavy equipment, manage basic administrative tasks, and effectively communicate with both team members and the public during events and outreach activities. Key Responsibilities Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently (loaders, grinders, or similar equipment) Lead daily compost operations including material processing, site organization, and quality control Monitor and maintain equipment and report maintenance needs Track basic operational data using Excel and email communication Support team scheduling and workflow coordination Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations Represent the facility during public tours, community events, and outreach programs Provide excellent customer service and communication with visitors, vendors, and team members Qualifications Previous experience operating heavy equipment required Basic computer skills, including email and Microsoft Excel Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions Leadership or supervisory experience preferred Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail Preferred Skills Experience in composting, waste management, or landscaping Mechanical aptitude for minor equipment troubleshooting Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus What We Offer Competitive pay based on experience Benefits package (health, PTO, 401k, etc.) Opportunity for growth within Waste Connections/Vail Honeywagon Team-oriented work environment How to Apply Submit your resume and contact information to your hiring email/contact. We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, short term and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) retirement and unlimited opportunities to 'Connect with Your Future'. For more information and to apply, please visit Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees. OUR PEOPLE MEAN EVERYTHING TO US Waste Connections is always working to protect the health of the communities we serve, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication that you bring to your job every day. Working here means you are a safety-minded individual who is making important contributions on a daily basis that will make a positive impact on those around you. We appreciate that you are a person of integrity who takes pride in the work you do. Our Opportunities BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. You’ll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future. LET’S REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, you’ll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play hard culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities and people are all around you. We operate a highly decentralized structure, so we look for energetic individuals who can demonstrate individual initiative and creativity and prefer a work hard/play hard team environment and culture. At Waste Connections, diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We hire and empower great, capable people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lead with our values. For more than 20 years, we have maintained a culture of safety, integrity and service to build a great place to work. Our culture is built on taking care of each other and the communities we serve.