Equipment Operator - Req

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Full Time Albertville, AL, US

Salary Range: $19.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Denali is the leading organic recycling company on a mission to unlock the power of unused food and organics, transforming them into resources to feed, fuel and replenish the earth. Our work is essential to keeping water clean, reducing the need for new landfill capacity, building soil fertility, helping farmers be more resilient, and reducing society’s reliance on fossil fuels. Denali provides meaningful and measurable change for any business that handles food, creating value with our scalable solutions across the nation.

Our services and products touch thousands of acres and businesses, millions of tons of organic material, and nearly every person who purchases and consumes food in the U.S.

Location: Georgia and Alabama
Travel: Required based on project assignments
Schedule: Approximately 50–70 hours per week; overtime required

Full - Time / Hourly

At Denali, we are not just the leading organic recycling company—we are innovators in sustainability, dedicated to Replenishing the Earth by Repurposing Waste. We transform organic materials into sustainable solutions that help preserve water quality, improve soil health, reduce reliance on landfills, and support farmers in building resilience. With corporate offices in Dallas, Texas, and Arkansas, Denali operates nationwide, driving environmental and agricultural progress n us on our mission to create a more sustainable future.

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Denali is seeking a Traveling Heavy Equipment Operator to support projects throughout Georgia and Alabama. Working under the direction of a Project Manager, this employee will help clean lagoons, digesters, basins, and other assigned structures or facilities.

This position combines hands-on physical labor with the safe operation of heavy and agricultural equipment, including front-end loaders, skid steers, excavators/track hoes, and bulldozers. Employees must be comfortable working in dirty conditions, traveling between project locations, and working approximately 50–70 hours per week.

Perform lagoon, digester, basin, and other cleanup work under the direction of the Project Manager.

Safely operate heavy and agricultural equipment according to company procedures and project requirements.

Load, unload, move, and deliver materials to assigned and approved destinations.

Perform hands-on labor, including cleanup, material handling, and equipment and tool setup.

Conduct daily equipment inspections and perform preventive maintenance within the scope of training.

Promptly report equipment concerns, unsafe conditions, and incidents to the Project Manager.

Maintain accurate equipment operation and project records.

Keep equipment, tools, shops, and work areas clean and organized.

Follow project instructions, site safety procedures, and required personal protective equipment practices.

Represent Denali professionally when interacting with customers, coworkers, and the public.

Travel to assigned project locations and work overtime as required.

Ability to operate heavy or agricultural equipment safely.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to follow directions and work as part of a project team.

Basic math skills.

Mechanical and electrical aptitude.

Ability to perform physical work in demanding outdoor conditions.

Flexibility to adapt to changing project assignments, schedules, and locations.

High school diploma or…