Landfill Operator/Laborer

veitusa; Minnesota; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Veit is seeking a Landfill Operator at our Becker, MN location. This full-time role handles heavy manual tasks, operates multiple landfill machines, screens waste and recyclables, and supports traffic flow and stock handling.

The job emphasizes safety, punctual attendance, and teamwork in a dynamic waste disposal environment. Starting wage is $23.00 per hour with opportunities for higher pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• Six to twelve months of construction or related experience.
• Ability to work with equipment, materials, and supplies found in construction work.
• Ability to follow safety training and guidelines.
• Willingness to perform manual work.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety precautions and procedures.
• Good communication with management and staff at all levels.
• Basic math skills for fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Must meet attendance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate landfill equipment (dozer, compactor, water truck, skid steer, backhoe).
• Perform general maintenance on landfill equipment.
• Screen loads for unacceptable waste and recyclables.
• Direct landfill traffic to ensure safe delivery of waste.
• Sort and bale cardboard; manage transfer station tasks.
• Perform lawn and grounds maintenance and clean-up duties.
• Assist with weigh scale operations and customer transactions.
• Support Landfill Manager and Safety Director as needed.
• Follow daily procedures and safety protocols.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Manual labor

Attention to detail

Mathematics basics

Attendance reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

This non-union position performs tasks involving physical labor, basic cleanup and maintenance, and operation of equipment at our Landfill in Becker, MN. In addition, this position picks and screens unacceptable waste and recyclables, helps direct landfill traffic flow, and helps with baling of cardboard for recycling. Also aids with lawn care, grounds maintenance, and snow removal as needed.

A Day in the Life

• Operates landfill equipment as necessary. Equipment includes but is not limited to dozer, compactor, water truck, skid steer, backhoe.
• Performs general maintenance on landfill equipment.
• Screens loads for unacceptable waste and valuable recyclables.
• Directs landfill traffic to ensure safe delivery of waste into the landfill.
• Screens and sorts load dumps in the transfer station building.
• Bales cardboard.
• Performs lawn care maintenance activities and general grounds maintenance.
• Picks up windblown debris/litter generated from facility operations.
• Provides backup assistance with operation of the weigh scale. Assists customers with transactions.
• Assists Landfill Manager with other facets of landfill operation as requested.
• Follows company and OSHA safety procedures. Brings problems to the attention of the Landfill Manager or Safety Director.
• Follows daily procedures and protocols as set forth in job orientations and trainings.
• Keep supervisor informed of known actions, written or verbal, which may affect the ability to successfully perform tasks at Transfer Station or adversely affect Company operations.
• Other projects or duties as assigned by management.

What You'll Need

• Six to twelve months of construction or related experience.
• Basic knowledge and ability to work with equipment, materials, and supplies found in construction work.
• Ability to view and abide by safety training video. Ability to follow proper use and safety guidelines.
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety precautions and procedures.
• Good communication skills both oral and written when working with all levels of management and employees, external vendors and other business associates.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions. Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Basic mathematic skills. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency as required by management and/or project requirements.
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
• OSHA 10 is preferred but not required.
• First Aid/CPR is preferred but not required.
• Type III Landfill Certification is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. Often required to sit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, talk and hear. Occasionally required to stoop or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Able to work extended hours (up to 12 per day) during peak periods.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Employee is exposed to environmental conditions, working near machines and loud noises associated with construction sites. Exposed to variable weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, cold and heat.

Additional Job Description

• This position offers a starting wage of $23.00 per hour, with opportunities for higher pay depending on your experience.
• Bonus and Profit Sharing Eligible
• The base salary range may vary depending on geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience.
• We offer our full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans with matching contributions, and generous paid time off. Additionally, we provide profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.

Who Are We?

Veit is one of the country's leading specialty contractors, with nearly a century of experience and the best people in the industry. We specialize in foundations, earthwork, utilities, marine services, industrial cleaning, cured‑in‑place pipelining, and waste disposal. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry