Equipment Operator 2 Grand View Farm

Simplot Company; United States; Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Simplot Company is seeking a capable operator to run farming and light construction equipment, including tractors and trucks, across Grand View farm sites. The role requires a valid driver license, and prior agricultural equipment experience helps drive success.

You will assist with field tasks, routine maintenance, and potential fertilizer application, contributing to efficient crop production in a dynamic farm environment.

Qualifikationen

• Must be able to operate heavy farming and construction equipment.
• Licensed driver of single axle vehicles is required.
• At least 1+ year of related agricultural experience.
• Ability to properly mix and apply agricultural chemicals and fertilizers.

Aufgaben

• Operate tractors, trucks, and other farming gear to plant, harvest, and manage field tasks.
• Perform light maintenance and coordinate with mechanics to ensure equipment reliability.
• Handle maintenance tasks and participate in construction or field improvement projects.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Heavy equipment operation

Commercial driver's license

Agricultural experience

Equipment maintenance

Jobbeschreibung

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

Operates heavy equipment and related implements to accomplish various assigned farming and/or construction tasks by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Operates farming equipment including tractors and trucks to plane, plow, plant, disc, and cultivate farm ground and harvest crops; mixes and sprays chemicals and/or fertilizer in order to maximize crop yield.

Performs light maintenance on equipment such as replenishing fuel, checking oil levels, etc.; ensures equipment is serviced in a timely manner by mechanics.

Operates heavy equipment such as cement trucks, backhoes, loaders, and graders to perform maintenance and/or construction projects.

Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Relevant Experience

Must be a licensed driver of single axle vehicles.

1+ years related agricultural experience.

Demonstrated ability in the operation of various pieces of heavy construction equipment and specialized farm equipment.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to employees and managers of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Additional Skills & Abilities

Ability to properly mix and apply agricultural chemicals and fertilizers.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions.

The employee is frequently exposed to vibration.

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, dust, fumes, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Other Information

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

This role does not offer relocation support; candidates must be local or willing to relocate independently.

Job Requisition ID : 27547

Travel Required : None

Location(s) : L&L Farm 1 - Grand View

Country: United States

**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.**