Equipment Operator

About the role

The Equipment Operator is a critical position in Return's fertilizer and compost production operations. The Equipment Operator operates a variety of medium to heavy duty equipment and trucks used for fertilizer application, compost production, storage, management and maintenance. May operate a variety of hand and power tools to maintain Return equipment, Return facilities, and job sites.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials and supplies.
• Operates conveyors, skid steers, mowers, compost turners, tractors, floaters, trucks and construction or power equipment, such as mechanized broom, grapple, dump truck, snow-plow, front-end loader, and other equipment and tools to maintain company property and equipment.
• Operates welders, gas torches, chop saws, grinders, drills, drill presses, impact wrenches, presses and other small equipment and tools to maintain equipment and operations.
• Cleans equipment.
• Assists in the installing and maintenance of traffic control devices.
• Controls traffic at work sites by flagging to guide traffic through work areas, as required or assigned.
• Cuts trees and brush, and remove trees and weeds.
• Plows snow. Fixes driveways and roads.
• Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor.
• Maintains a clean job site: picks up all tools and equipment and secures job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
• Performs materials handling and storage.
• Aids in training lower-level employees performing the maintenance and repair duties as required or assigned.
• Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Brings problems to the attention of the supervisor, manager or HR manager.
• Performs any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall team operations.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Two to four years of experience involving the use of medium and heavy equipment, two of which must have been related to construction, agricultural or fertilizer application.
• Valid Minnesota Driver’s License; CDL License preferred.
• Proficient with iPhone and or Android email, messaging and navigation applications.