Heavy Equipment Operator

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community; Prior Lake (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking community where you can make a significant impact as a Heavy Equipment Operator. This role involves operating heavy machinery to maintain and beautify properties, ensuring safety for all guests and team members. You'll engage in snow removal during winter and various landscaping tasks throughout the year. With opportunities for career growth and competitive benefits, this position offers a rewarding experience in a supportive environment. Be part of a community that values service and commitment, making a difference in the lives of many while enjoying a fulfilling career.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Generous PTO Package

Volunteer Work Outreach Hours

Qualifications

• 2 years experience operating landscape or heavy construction equipment.
• Ability to perform basic repairs on small and large equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy landscaping and construction equipment for snow removal and maintenance.
• Perform maintenance on parking facilities and equipment.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Snow Removal

Maintenance and Repairs

Traffic Control

Chainsaw Operation

Education

Class A CDL Driver's License

Tools

Trenchers

Edgers

Sod Cutters

Chainsaws

Job description

Property Services
Prior Lake, MN 55372, USA

Description

Be part of the team that keeps the SMSC's properties clean, safe, and beautiful! As a Heavy Equipment Operator you will provide an aesthetically pleasing environment for guests and team members. Come snowfall, you will keep property clear and safe for guests and team members by doing snow removal. Enjoy weekly pay, opportunity for career growth, and health benefits. Four 10 hour workday options available during non-winter months.

Job Overview: Operates landscaping and construction heavy equipment; ensuring landscaping and snow removal projects are completed to provide a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment for guests and team members. Maintains the property traffic and directional functionality through painting, maintenance, and installation of traffic control devices in the roadways, parking lots, and parking garages. *May direct activities of additional positions as described under occasional tasks.

Maximize Your Impact: The Responsibilities You’ll Own:

• Operates all heavy landscaping and construction equipment for large-scale landscaping, snow removal, and operational functions. Driving is an essential function of this job. Employees must adhere to the driving standards determined by the SMSC.
• Completes maintenance and preventative maintenance of parking facilities, including sweeping, scrubbing, pressure washing, sealing of decks, and repairs of asphalt on local roadways and parking lots.
• Performs outdoor striping/painting of parking lots, garages, and roadways throughout SMSC-owned property.
• Operates specialized equipment such as trenchers, edgers, sod cutters, and chainsaws for landscape repairs and maintenance. Plants, prunes, and fertilizes all trees, shrubs, and flowers, and mixes and applies chemicals to turf areas.
• Supports other Enterprise departments, Tribal Operations, and the Community with special projects such as assisting with outdoor stage and amphitheater setups, unloading tractor/trailers, and striping temporary parking areas.
• Provides traffic control for special events, including placing and removing signs, cones, and barricades.
• Maintains and repairs equipment, including performing welding, fabrication, and repairs on vehicles and equipment.
• Performs in the capacity of an Outside Maintenance Specialist.
• Maintains flags, poles, and related hardware throughout the SMSC property.
• May direct the work activities of the Outside Maintenance Specialist and Grounds Specialist positions for general shift work and for snow removal purposes.

Work Requirements:

• Combination of 2 years’ experience operating landscape or heavy construction equipment.
• 1 year experience operating snow plow equipment including heavy construction equipment and tree felling.
• Ability to perform basic repairs and preventive maintenance on small and large equipment; electrical and battery operated equipment.
• Chainsaw safety, maintenance, use and handling certificate or able to obtain.
• Class A CDL Driver's License Required - training provided by SMS within 1 year of hire.
• This position is subject to testing for drugs (THC included) & alcohol in accordance with the Federal Department of Transportation Regulations as well as the SMSC’s Drug / THC and Alcohol Policy.

Outstanding Benefits & Awesome Perks: At the SMSC, we are invested in our employees, as demonstrated by the competitive benefits we offer. Employees may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, and a generous PTO package, which includes outreach hours for volunteer work through our #SMSCgives outreach program.

Who We Are:The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes both time and financial resources across the region, state, and country. The SMSC has donated more than $400 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure.