What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVI - Farm Operations Foreman position at Hilcorp Ventures, Inc.?
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in Supervision of crew
- Basic chemical application ( Sspraying fences with Glyphosate )
- Knowledge of irrigation repairs and operation of rResidential irrigation systems
- Ensure that tasks assigned by Ranch Manager/Assistant Ranch Manager are completed timely and of quality standards
- Work with crew on same job or as a team to reach high quality finished product
- Be available when scheduled for any outside vendors performing work onsite
- Ability to work flexible hours to attend to emergency situations
- Assist with the maintenance of rental properties
- Willingness to do what it takes to perform emergency repairs when needed
- Skill set should include ability to operate landscaping / farming equipment (large tractors and shredders, chain saws, weed eaters, etc.)
- Monitor project activities to ensure that instructions are followed, deadlines are met and schedules are maintained
- Tour grounds of property to inspect conditions and creates assignments based on needs
- Ensure routine maintenance is being followed on all equipment
- Ensure staff is following established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
- Helping keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition
Other Job Responsibilities:
- Mechanical aptitude and the ability to work with tools to maintain and repair machinery or farm structures
- Oversee/manage special projects as necessary
- Ability to pull a trailer
- Ability to work closely and collaborate with a wide variety of people
- Management may assign other duties and accountabilities limited to those consistent with the applicable job function
- Traveling between two locations weekly
Qualifications:
· Be able to lead the crew and maintain healthy relationships with members of crew
· Cooperative, service-oriented attitude, strong team player
· High level of self-motivation and at ease working independently when necessary
· Cleanliness and organizational skills required
· Knowledge of basic water line repairs (PVC pipe repairs)
· Landscaping/ lawn maintenance experience or Farming experience
· Keep accurate notes of daily accomplishments for Assistant Manager
· Ability to coordinate and organize multiple job duties
· Ability to communicate well with others and able to provide positive reinforcement
· Follow instructions
· Ability to train and educate other staff as needed
· Eye for detail
· Proper and safe operation and maintenance of small equipment to large tractors
· Valid Driver’s License
· Clean DPS record
· Mechanical ability
· Flexible to cover weekends on rotational basis or other days off as needed