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Light Equipment Operator

Hahl Companies, LLC
Shakopee, MN Other
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Light Equipment Operator/ General Laborer is responsible for regulating traffic flow in and out of the DCRR bldg. Interacting with, and providing customer service in a professional and respectable manor. Sorting and prescreening of loads. Maintaining facility and property cleanliness and organization.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Perform preventive maintenance and inspect fluids and hoses on assigned equipment
  • Prescreen, remove and recover any bulky items that can not go through processing line
  • Transfer material from the tip floor to the backhoe operator 
  • Maintain cleanliness both inside and outside of the building, manually or by use of equipment
  • Ensure belts are on track and in good shape also monitor the quality of material coming off the belts
  • Communicate with transfer station manager on any problematic construction and MSW loads 
  • Have good, fluid communication with both loader operators regarding need of heavy equipment on tip floor
  • Ensure loads end up in the correct location on the tip floors
  • Ensure tires or appliances pulled are transferred to designated areas
  • Spot check to ensure there are no hazardous materials, or non-recyclable items in loads
  • Assist facility manager with any maintenance as requested
  • Perform other duties as assigned


Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to learn and operate other heavy equipment.
  • Perform other job duties in time with proper training
  • May be required to obtain various certifications related to assigned area of responsibility

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  1. High school diploma or GED
  2. Previous experience with heavy or light equipment

COMPENTENCIES:

  1. Good Multitasking skills
  2. Ability to interact with all people
  3. Professional attitude
  4. Punctuality 

WORK CONDITIONS

Outdoor environment; exposure to extreme weather conditions; work with and around heavy machinery; exposure to dust and fumes from motorized equipment; exposure to noise, odors and gases; exposure to heavy traffic conditions, possible exposure to toxic chemicals.

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. 


 

Dem-Con Companies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies.

Our organization will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status regarding public assistance. We will take affirmative steps to ensure that all our employment practices are free of discrimination.


Salary : $22 - $24

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