Equipment Operator — Regenerative Fertilizer & Compost

Return; Town of Barron (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Return is seeking an Equipment Operator to support fertilizer and compost production. You will operate a range of medium to heavy equipment, load and haul materials, and help maintain facilities and job sites. The role includes manual labor, safety compliance, and occasional overtime.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with 40–50 hours per week, overtime potential, and benefits after 60 days of employment, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Two to four years of experience involving the use of medium and heavy equipment, two of which must have been related to construction, agricultural or fertilizer application.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License; CDL License preferred.
• Proficient with iPhone and or Android email, messaging and navigation applications.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment of various sizes and weights in loading, hauling and unloading of materials and supplies.
• Operates conveyors, skid steers, mowers, compost turners, tractors, floaters, trucks and other equipment to maintain company property and equipment.
• Operates welders, gas torches, chop saws, grinders, drills and other tools to maintain equipment and operations.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and reports defects to supervisor.
• Assists in traffic control device installation and maintenance.
• Performs snow plowing and road/driveway maintenance as required.
• Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor and maintains a clean job site.
• Assists in training lower-level employees performing maintenance and repair duties.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Driver's license

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Conveyors

Skid steers

Tractors

Job description

Return is seeking an Equipment Operator to support fertilizer and compost production. You will operate a range of medium to heavy equipment, load and haul materials, and help maintain facilities and job sites. The role includes manual labor, safety compliance, and occasional overtime.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with 40–50 hours per week, overtime potential, and benefits after 60 days of employment, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and holidays.