Heavy Equipment Operator / Assistant Supervisor (Bilingual Eng/Spanish

Equipment Operatorfull-time·Sacramento, CA·Sacramento
$28-$33/hour
full-timemid level

Heavy Equipment Operator / Assistant Supervisor

Description

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About Agromin

Agromin is one of California’s largest and most innovative composters, transforming green waste, food scraps, and agricultural byproducts into high-quality compost and soil products that restore landscapes, support farms, and help communities meet their climate goals.

Our mission is simple but powerful: turn organic waste into regenerative resources that enrich soil, reduce greenhouse gases, and build a more sustainable future for California.

Position Overview

The Supervisor Assistant / Equipment Operator operates front-end loaders and other equipment used in Agromin’s operations.
This role also supports the site supervisor by assisting with day-to-day site tasks, helping oversee staff and operations, and supporting safe, efficient work practices across the site.

This is a hands-on, field-based role for someone who can work successfully with a team, communicate clearly, manage time well, and take pride in thorough, dependable work.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Operation & Site Support

  • Operate front-end loaders and other equipment used in company operations.
  • Assist the site supervisor with various operational tasks as needed.
  • Support daily site operations while working both in equipment and outdoors assisting with tasks.
Safety & Daily Procedures
  • Follow company and OSHA safety procedures.
  • Follow daily procedures and protocols as set forth in orientation and safety trainings.
  • Assist in the installation and maintenance of traffic controls as a spotter, including flagging to guide traffic through work areas as required or assigned.
Equipment Inspection, Maintenance & Cleanliness
  • Perform routine inspection and maintenance on assigned equipment.
  • Communicate equipment defects or needed repairs to the Operations Supervisor.
  • Clean and maintain assigned equipment.
Team Support & Training
  • Help oversee some staff and site operations under the direction of the site supervisor.
  • Assist in training employees performing maintenance and repair duties as required.
  • Work successfully with team members and support a cooperative, productive work environment.
Required Skills & Qualifications

Equipment & Technical Capacity

  • Experience operating a loader or other heavy equipment, or a desire to learn.
  • Technical capacity and willingness to learn new skills.
  • Ability to use basic computer programs and workplace software systems
Teamwork & Communication
  • Ability to work successfully with a team.
  • Communication proficiency.
  • Desire to learn new skills and teach others.
Work Habits
  • Thoroughness and attention to detail.
  • Strong time-management skills.
  • Ability to work outdoors and assist with physical site tasks as needed.
Location, Schedule & Work Environment

Location: Sacramento region, 95828 zipcode

Schedule: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday–Friday; some Saturdays 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; overtime as needed.
Environment: Anticipated 50% in the loader or other equipment and 50% outdoors assisting with tasks as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

  • $28 - $33/hour; Pay depends upon experience.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; 401k
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Learn more about Agromin here: https://agromin.com/

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Posted Jul 30, 2026 (14 hours ago)