Equipment Operator

JOB SUMMARY
Performs various project work which requires safely operating vehicles and a variety of heavy/agricultural equipment that may include, but not limited to; front end loader, belt press, centrifuge, dredger, spreader box, excavator, terragator, and road tractor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe manner at all times
• Perform loading, unloading, and timely delivery of material to assigned/approved destination
• Clean bio-solids off truck/equipment before leaving the site or landfill
• Serve as a brand advocate and ambassador in every interaction with clients and the public
• Conduct daily inspections and perform preventative maintenance on the truck/equipment
• Perform shop clean up, maintenance, and equipment/tools setup
• Maintain operation records

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Communication skills - verbal and written
• Ability to operate heavy or agricultural equipment in a safe manner
• Ability to perform basic math
• Efficiently operate and use smart phone
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Ability to follow directions

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Valid Drivers' License, CDL preferred
• Minimum 2 years of project work experience preferred
• Minimum 3 years commercial driving/heavy or agricultural equipment experience preferred
• Safe driving record: No serious tickets or accidents in last 5 years or DWI/DUI in
  last 10 years

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Talking, Hearing, and Seeing, Sitting, Standing, Walking, Fingering, and Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• The worker is subject atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
• The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to bio-solids
• Travel up to 25% when required to monitor/inspect field spreading operations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential job functions, knowledge, skills, abilities, efforts, and physical or working conditions associated with a position.

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

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