Grinder Operator

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a safe workplace and ensure that safety is always the highest priority.
• Participate in all required safety training.
• Perform daily equipment checks to ensure all equipment is properly maintained and is in safe operating condition.
• Follow instructions and complete assigned tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers or falling objects.
• Have appropriate clothing, work boots and PPE while on the job site.
• Be aware of underground services, such as pipes or wire prior to beginning work and be cautious of their locations throughout the workday.
• Read job plans to ensure a thorough knowledge of the job at hand.
• Check all equipment fluids prior to starting the workday.
• Check fuel supplies of all equipment at the job site on a daily basis – prior to beginning work, and before completing work, to ensure that equipment is ready to operate at any time.

Grinder

• Understand safety, wear parts, and daily/weekly maintenance.
• Understand all operations of the grinder.
• Able to grind 4-5 acres per day.
• Understand changing of screens and teeth daily.
• Understand daily housekeeping of grinder.