Heavy Equipment Operator II
AgReserves
UT, US
Full-time
Responsibilities :
- Support various assignments and tasks with a high degree of quality and efficiency.
- Take initiative to solve and analyze problems; find ways to continually improve processes and efficiencies.
- Operate a variety heavy equipment safely and with skill, including challengers, dozers, tractors, loaders, and track hoes.
- Perform regular maintenance, repairs and preparations for production operations.
- As needed, during planting and harvest, step in as lead which entails organizing other operators, assuring daily goals are met, as well as coordinating with management and mechanics regarding needs and conditions.
- Partner with the Field mechanic on rebuilding equipment and more complex issues.
- 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 :
- 3-4 years of heavy equipment experience operating large (250+) horsepower tractors for at least 3,000 operating hours.
- Proficient in use of a variety of farm equipment (track hoe, motor grader, dozers, dump truck, loader, tractors, etc.) with experience maintaining and repairing ag equipment.
- Some experience operating GPS guidance systems
- Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team to maximize efficient utilization of key resources : people, equipment, etc.
- Ability to effectively communicate with peers and supervisors.
- Positive attitude with attention to detail and power of observation.
- Must possess a valid in-state driver’s license.
- 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.
20 days ago