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Heavy Equipment Operator

Cedar Grove Composting
Leavenworth, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2026

Winton Manufacturing is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment and machinery such as grinders and screening plants, and perform other tasks as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Operate safely and efficiently heavy equipment such as loaders, skid steers and excavators.
  • Operate grinder and feedstock processing equipment.
  • Operate portable and stationary screening equipment.
  • Perform routine clean- up of work area on daily basis including daily maintenance on machines.

Required Skills

  • Must be self-motivated and able to meet operational performance standards.
  • Must interact with the public in a professional manner.
  • Must work as a team member.
  • Must report to work during assigned hours with start time of 7:30am.

Education/Certification

  • Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school.

Experience/Other

  • Must have 2 years’ experience operating heavy equipment such as loaders, portable grinders, screening plants, dozers, skid steers & excavators.
  • Must have a valid Washington driver’s license.
  • History of good employment attendance.

Physical Demands

To successfully perform the essential duties of this position, an individual must be able to stand for 8 or more hours per day, and frequently lift, push/pull, and/or carry objects up to 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and required skills for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. Winton Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Winton Manufacturing's offices are non-smoking and Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplaces. Winton Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must pass a drug test and background check prior to being hired. All active employees are subject to random drug testing.

Please note that this is considered a safety-sensitive role due to the operation of equipment and machinery that requires increased alertness and focus to prevent accidents and ensure public safety. Pre-employment drug screening includes THC.

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

  • Heavy equipment operation: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Leavenworth, WA 98826 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26

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