Investment Farms
Heavy Equipment Operator Job at Investment Farms in Wewahitchka
Investment Farms, Wewahitchka, FL, United States, 32465
Summary:
Deseret Cattle & Timber is looking to hire a hardworking Farm Equipment Operator to join our crew. 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 ranch. The Equipment Operator is also expected to complete regular maintenance, repairs, and preparation of equipment for production operations.
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 of heavy equipment safely and with skill, including challengers, dozers, tractors, loaders, and track hoes.
Perform regular maintenance, repairs and preparations for production operations.
Partner with the Field mechanic on diagnosing, maintaining and repairing 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:
Heavy equipment experience.
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.
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: https://www.agreserves.com/benefits/. AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.
Deseret Cattle & Timber is looking to hire a hardworking Farm Equipment Operator to join our crew. 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 ranch. The Equipment Operator is also expected to complete regular maintenance, repairs, and preparation of equipment for production operations.
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 of heavy equipment safely and with skill, including challengers, dozers, tractors, loaders, and track hoes.
Perform regular maintenance, repairs and preparations for production operations.
Partner with the Field mechanic on diagnosing, maintaining and repairing 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:
Heavy equipment experience.
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.
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: https://www.agreserves.com/benefits/. AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.