Mobile Equipment Operator

Purpose:

This role is responsible for operation of a log crane, chipper/debarker and/or mobile equipment at a wood pellet manufacturing facility. It also requires maintenance of equipment and administrative functions to support the Wood Yard operations.

Organization Chart:

Dimensions:

• No direct reports
• Maintain internal relationships with co-workers and supervisors
• Receive and maintain all required HSE related training

Key Accountabilities:

• Take ownership of personal development

• Adhere to agreed policies and practices to maintain an effective workplace capable of meeting its objectives
• Manage relationships internally
• Share expertise and knowledge
• Proactively cross train in other plant roles (e.g. pelletizing, milling, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 2 years operating industrial equipment experience.
• Ability to adapt to working within a team or lone working environment, with minimal supervision
• Maintain and adjust equipment to maximize production and minimize downtime
• Must have a professional attitude and work well with others
• Promote a safe working environment and follow all workplace and job safety procedures
• Perform/coordinate good housekeeping in the facility
• Computer literate, with the ability to perform simple tasks such as email, reviewing work documentation, etc.

Special Features:

Able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environments

Measures of Success:

• Must be able to operate & maintain equipment including log crane, wheel loaders, knuckleboom, skid steer and man lift
• Cross train on all applicable heavy equipment operation, as needed
• Demonstrated ability to effectively anticipate and diagnose problems and perform routine or PM maintenance.
• Perform routine administrative functions and utilize check lists to maintain routine inventory and production reports
• Performs housekeeping duties as requested, is responsible for keeping designated area clean and clear of safety hazards

How You Need to Act:

• Self-driven with ability to adapt to working within a team or lone working environment, with minimal supervision
• Commitment to work safely and consistently demonstrate safe behaviours & attitude
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills that enhance the team approach to work and problem solving

Job Holder Signature: ………………………………………………

Line Manager Signature: ………………………………………………

Date: ………………………………………………

Physical/Mental Requirements

Physical/Mental Abilities

Significant

(>50%)

Frequent

(10-50%)

Seldom

(<10%)

Never

(0%)

Use written (verbal visual) sources of information, e.g. read reports, procedural documentation, reference materials

X

Perform detailed work requiring visual activity, e.g. repair electronic equipment

X

Uses non-verbal auditory sources of information, e.g. alarms

X

Use oral communication to perform work, e.g. answer telephone, receive visitors

X

Digital dexterity, e.g. using computer keyboard

X

Stand

X LBE

Sit

X LBE

Reach

X

Grasp

X

Lift/Carry objects which weigh over 10 pounds

X

Lift/Carry objects which weigh over 50 pounds

X

Walk

X

Climb

X

Squat/Bend

X

Push/Pull

X

Make minor decisions requiring limited judgement, e.g. task sequencing, filing, sorting mail

X

Make general decisions in the absence of specific

X

Perform activities requiring sustained concentration,

X