Compost Equipment Operator III (Grinder/ Shredder)

Balcones Resources Inc.; Gonzales (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 60,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

FSA

Vacation & Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Balcones Resources Inc. in Gonzales, CA, is seeking a Compost Equipment Operator III to operate heavy equipment like grinders and shredders for compost production. Candidates must have significant experience with heavy machinery, including performing routine maintenance and ensuring safety standards are met. This full-time position offers a pay rate of $29.00 per hour and welcomes applicants with a strong commitment to safety and efficiency.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer, providing the necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience with heavy equipment.
• Ability to operate equipment with precision safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge of load capacities and safe lifting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment for loading and shredding materials.
• Complete daily production reports accurately.
• Perform routine checks and maintain equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety protocols

Mechanical issue identification

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Grinder

Excavator

Shredder

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Compost Equipment Operator III (Grinder/ Shredder)

Full Time Manual Labor Gonzales, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1781

Company Info

Circular Services is a leading developer and operator of circular economy infrastructure and services and the largest private recycling company in the U.S. with operations across the country. We help businesses and municipalities reduce and divert waste, lowering disposal costs and fueling local supply chains by ensuring materials are recovered, recycled, and reused.

Formerly known as Atlas Organics, a generate upcycle company

About the Role

The Heavy Equipment Operator will safely operate multiple pieces of heavy equipment, such as grinders, excavator and shredders to manufacture compost and other soil amendments.

• 401K Matching
• FSA
• Vacation & Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Safely operate heavy equipment to move materials and feed shredders, grinders, and screens
• Load products onto roll-off containers or walking-floor trailers
• Complete and upload daily production reports
• Perform routine equipment checks and basic maintenance
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and hazard‑free
• Follow all safety rules and report concerns immediately
• Work collaboratively with drivers, operators, and team members
• Participate in training to build skills and improve performance
• Take on other duties as needed to support operations

Minimum Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• State issued driver's license
• Three (3) or more years of experience with heavy equipment required
• Ability to operate equipment with precision for loading, lifting, and transporting materials, safely and efficiently
• Conduct pre‑operation inspections and perform minor maintenance
• Knowledge of load capacities, center of gravity, and safe lifting techniques to prevent tipping or equipment damage
• Identifying common mechanical issues and reporting malfunctions or damage for repairs

Preferred Job Qualifications

• OSHA 10 or higher certificate
• One (1) year or more years of experience operating grinders and/or shredders
• Experience in the compost industry preferred
• Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local job site health and safety rules, regulations, and best practices
• Strong understanding of surroundings to operate safely near workers, vehicles, and obstacles
• Communicate effectively with team members and external customers
• Ability to quickly adjust methods or paths based on terrain, obstructions, or material behavior
• Committed to maintaining productivity and safety
• Fluency in English and Spanish (written and verbal)

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Normal work environment is outdoors, with exposure to all weather conditions, dirt, high levels of noise, smells/odors and at times exposure to dangerous and/or toxic substances requiring necessary precautions, including PPE.

The physical demands described here are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to stand and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit and talk or hear.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Pay Rate: $29.00

Job Type: Full-time

Shift: 1st

EEOC

Circular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Circular Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history, genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.