Heavy Equipment Operator

Post Date

Jul 14, 2026

Location

Round Prairie,
North Dakota

ZIP/Postal Code

58801
US
Sep 25, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Warehouse

Req #

DAL-f4eb4cc6-50fe-45bb-a2f6-2e929bb50fd7

Pay Rate

$33 - $36 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment to support daily landfill operations at an industrial and E&P waste facility. This role involves managing incoming waste, maintaining landfill roads and working areas, processing sludge and liquid waste, and performing routine equipment maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
• Operate dozers, loaders, graders, excavators, and other heavy equipment.
• Manage, spread, and place incoming waste throughout the landfill.
• Process sludge and liquid waste by mixing with fly ash for landfill disposal.
• Maintain landfill roads, grades, and working surfaces.
• Assist with scale house duties, truck check-in/out, and ticket processing as needed.
• Conduct equipment inspections and perform basic preventive maintenance.
• Identify equipment issues and coordinate repairs.
• Monitor site conditions for safety and compliance.
• Support landfill operations handling approximately 60 truckloads per shift.
• Follow daily assignments provided by the Operations Manager.

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Required Skills & Experience

• GED or HS diploma
• 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment
• Valid drivers license
• Ability to work outdoors in an industrial environment.
• Basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong safety mindset and ability to work independently

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Landfill, waste management, construction, mining, or oilfield experience.
• Scale house or truck ticketing experience.
• Ability to read grades and slopes.
• Experience with industrial waste, drill cuttings, sludge, or E&P waste operations.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.