Description:

The Equipment Operator/Truck Driver position is responsible for operating light equipment or heavy equipment to transfer, spread and load MSW, Clean Wood, C and D waste as well as driving trucks or tractor-trailers for collection services in order to ensure that various materials are transported and disposed of in an appropriate manner.

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Operates heavy commercial trucks, tractor-trailers (including tankers)
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
Operate general site vehicles and equipment, such as a compactor
Perform required pre-trip & post trip inspections and provide required reports
Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and vehicles
Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations
Pick recyclable materials from incoming loads
Maintain all required certifications required by DOT and OSHA and company safety programs
Wash, lubricate and fuel vehicles
Carry out site grounds maintenance including; picking litter, mowing, weed whipping, street sweeping, plowing and dust control
Perform other related duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

Reasoning or problem-solving skills
Professionalism
Customer service skills
Decision Making
Time Management
Professional attitude
Punctuality

Requirements:

1. Have a valid Minnesota CDL Class A

2. Ability to pass a DOT physical and maintain a valid health card and license

3. Ability to lift up 40 pounds

4. Driver must be 21 years old per DOT.

5. High school diploma or GED

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.

PHYSCIAL 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.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

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