Heavy Equipment Operator, Compost & Wood Processing

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

PTO + volunteering hours

Job summary

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is seeking a dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator to operate front-end loaders and skid-loaders in a busy composting facility in Shakopee, MN.

You will load organic material, assist in grinding and screening, and perform routine safety checks on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with math proficiency.
• Ability to proficiently operate front-end loaders and skid-loaders to load material into grinders, screeners, trucks and trailers.
• Ability to perform daily safety inspections, routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Valid Class D driver\'s license required with a good driving record.
• Proficiency with Microsoft software products.
• Ability to speak and read English.
• Good customer relation skills and ability to follow directions in a team environment.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and post-employment drug and alcohol testing (DOT).

Responsibilities

• Operate a front-end loader or skid-loader to move, manipulate and load organic materials into a low speed grinder or screener.
• Load product into a grinder or screener to reduce material to particle size for composting or finished soil; load trucks/trailers.
• Perform daily cleaning and inspections; ensure safety devices are functioning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Front-end loader operation

Skid-loader operation

Math proficiency

Teamwork

Safety inspections

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on November 5, 2026

Locations

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• Dakota Prairie Composting
• Shakopee, MN 55379, USA
• On-site
• Retail
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: HEAVY022141

Job Overview:Operate front end-loader and skid-loader in a safe and efficient manner.

Schedule Available: Full Time, Monday - Friday 11:30AM - 8:00PM

Starting Pay: $25.00-$28.00 based on experience.

Create Your Path: The Work You'll Do:

• Operate a front-end loader or skid-loader to move, manipulate and load organic materials into a low speed grinder or screener. Attach implements to loaders to best handle differing materials.
• Load product into a low speed grinder or a screener to reduce material to optimal particle size for composting or a uniform marketable finished soil. Load trucks/ trailers with a skidloader or front-end loader.
• Performs daily cleaning and inspections, ensuring safety devices are in working order on heavy equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High school graduate with math proficiency.
• Ability to proficiently operate front-end loaders and skid-loaders to load material into low-speed grinders, screeners, trucks and trailers within four months of employment.
• Ability to perform daily safety inspections, routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment within four months of employment. Mechanical background preferred but not required.
• Valid Class D driver's license required with a good driving record
• Proficiency with Microsoft software products.
• Ability to speak and read English.
• Good customer relation skills and ability to follow directions in a team environment.
• This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and post-employment drug and alcohol testing (including random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident), in accordance with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and the SMSC’s Drug, THC, and Alcohol Policy.

Outstanding Benefits & Awesome Perks:At the SMSC, we are invested in our Team Members, as demonstrated by the competitive benefits we offer. Team Members 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. Plus, take advantage of perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, free uniforms and free uniform cleaning, and tuition reimbursement.

Who We Are:The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes to causes, organizations and tribes across the region, state and country. The SMSC has donated more than $350 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. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout our properties and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative. Learn more at shakopeedakota.org.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Class D Drivers License Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.