Come join the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community as a Biomass Processing Technician at a large scale composting facility. In this position you will operate a front-end loader or track loader (Bobcat) to move and manipulate organic materials, attach implements to loaders to best handle differing materials, and operate a grinder to reduce products to optimal particle size for composting. Enjoy weekly pay, career growth opportunities, and great employee perks.

Job Overview: Operate and maintain heavy, motorized equipment used in earth moving, composting, and product delivery operations in a safe and efficient manner.

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. 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.

Job Requirements:

ReflectsMINIMUMEDUCATION, TRAINING, CERTIFICATIONandEXPERIENCErequired in orderto meetthe expectations of this job:

• 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 A or B Commercial 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.
• Ability to work in a wide range of climate temperatures, including excessive heat and/or subzero temperatures.
• Proficiency in maintaining safety while handling potential fumes, chemicals, odors, and/or noise.
• Capacity to handle and lift up to 75 lbs. as needed.