What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator III position at AgReserves, Inc.?
Summary:
Canyon Falls Farm is seeking a hard-working Equipment Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate takes initiatives to solve and analyze problems, as well as prioritizes safety while operating farm equipment with a high degree of proficiency to accomplish needs of the farm. The Equipment Operator is also expected to complete regular maintenance, repairs, and preparation of equipment for production operations.
Responsibilities:
- Operate a variety of farm and heavy equipment with a high degree of proficiency.
- Operate sophisticated fertilizer, herbicide, fungicide, insecticide application equipment and center pivots.
- Perform preventative maintenance as well as regular service and care of equipment.
- Partner with the Field Mechanic on rebuilding equipment.
- Take initiative to solve and analyze problems; find ways to continually improve processes and efficiencies.
- Become familiar with MSDS sheets, pesticide labels and application notification procedures and champion the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Champion a safety culture by keeping current with all safety devices and emergency shutdown procedures and attending all trainings; verify all devices are functioning at all times including lockout-tagout procedures.
Qualifications:
- 2 years demonstrable experience operating farm equipment and using GPS guidance systems.
- A valid, in-state driver's license.
- First Aid and CPR certifications.
- Trade school or other relevant education desired.
- Equipped with quality tools, as required, to properly and safely perform job assignments.
- Demonstrated display of high integrity and honesty.
- Strong interpersonal, team working communication skills. Bilingual Spanish a plus.
- Meet the physical requirements of the role which includes occasional lifting up to 70 pounds, bending, kneeling, and twisting throughout work period. Occasional long-term standing, sitting, and walking during work.
- Able to work an average of 45-50hours per week, which may include weekends, holidays, and evenings.
AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc. is not sponsoring visas at this time.
AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage. Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K). Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit-sharing bonus. For more detailed information please visit our benefits site: www.agreserves.com/benefits . AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.
