Ag Construction Crew/Millwright

General Summary of the Position

Perform tasks involving physical labor of heavy agricultural projects, including preparation, assembly, and maintenance of feed and grain handling facilities. Operate a variety of hand and power tools, heavy equipment, various machinery, material handling equipment and computers.

Essential Functions

• Material handling and storage; heavy lifting (50-90 lbs.), pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, walking, forward/above shoulder reaching and balancing for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Load or unload bundles, equipment or materials to/from trucks; move bundles, equipment or materials to storage or work areas using moving equipment, including fork-scissor- and aerial lifts.
• Work at varying heights by frequently ascending/descending structures safely by utilizing proper fall protection.
• See, understand and communicate signals/instructions from the ground or at heights.
• Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
• Study and understand blueprints, instructions or schematics to determine work activities.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time as required.
• Punctual and consistent attendance at the assigned work location, as directed by the supervisor, is an essential function of this position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in basic construction and ag millwright industries.
• Good mechanical, assembly and welding skills, including fabrication and cutting.
• Beneficial if skilled in welding galvanized, stainless and thin metals.
• Ability to remove, repair and/or replace defective, broken or obsolete parts of machine or structure and adjust clearances and alignment.
• Good math skills to calculate load/capacity, angles, leverage, measuring, etc.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to complete daily activities according to work schedules.
• Maintain a clean job site; pick up/care for/store all tools, equipment and machinery and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Good communication skills – reading/writing/verbal English for efficiency in cooperative work assignments, to follow and promote safe work practices, and prepare and transmit consistent, accurate reports and time keeping.
• Good working knowledge of rigging set up, signals and repair.
• Knowledge of iPad technology to complete and upload job tickets, trip sheets and other necessary paperwork.
• Review daily work schedules to determine and prioritize work load.
• Apply safe shut-down and securing procedures.

Education, Training and Experience

• High School Graduate, G.E.D., or equivalent.
• Experience in the agricultural or construction industries preferred.
• Experienced in proper use of tools, equipment and materials to assemble, install, dismantle, modify, repair and maintain machinery and facilities for smooth and continuous operation.
• Willingness and ability to perform manual work following verbal and written instructions.
• Experience in verbal and hand signals to guide crane operators preferred.

Work Context

• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.
• Must be able to frequently stand, climb, bend, kneel, and reach; lift, push, pull or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue and to effectively jump, sprint or throw an object.
• (Occasionally lift 90 lbs., frequently lift 50 lbs.).
• Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination.
• Wear common protective or safety equipment as required by the job such as safety harness, hard hats, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves and hearing protection.
• Noise level is generally loud.
• Must be able to quickly move arms and legs.
• Able to sustain prolonged physical activity without fatigue.

Special Requirements

• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Must pass PPPO, General Construction Physical and Drug Screen.
• Must be 18 years old or older.