Equipment Operator/Truck Driver

Dem-Con Companies; Minnesota; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dem-Con Companies is hiring a Truck Driver / Equipment Operator in Minnesota. This position involves operating light and heavy equipment for waste management while ensuring safety and efficiency. Candidates must have a valid CDL, strong customer service skills, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Valid Minnesota Class A CDL with manual transmission required.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical and maintain a valid health card/licensure.
• Must be 21 years old per DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy commercial trucks and various site vehicles.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintenance.
• Pick recyclable materials and provide customer service during operations.

Skills

Reasoning or problem-solving skills

Professionalism

Customer service skills

Decision Making

Time Management

Professional attitude

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

The Truck Driver / Equipment Operator 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

Requirements

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

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Have a valid Minnesota Class A CDL with manual transmission (no automatic restriction)

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

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.