Job Title:

Heavy Equipment Operator Reports To:

Grove Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY

Operates heavy equipment in a safe and caring manner while working efficiently and effectively in Citrus Grove/Farming Operation.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates Heavy Equipment (Motor Grader, Backhoe, Dozier, Excavator, Dump Truck, and Fuel Truck)
• Perform daily safety inspection of the equipment, attachments and implements before operating.
• Perform routine service, maintenance and cleaning of the equipment, attachments and implements.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and Company rules for operating heavy equipment.

OTHER DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES

• Occasionally haul bulk fuel to pump stations and other places within the grove.
• Report all equipment malfunctions and any operational, maintenance or safety issues immediately.
• Work well with others.
• Adhere to all company safety rules and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge and physical ability to operate certain types of heavy equipment.
• Ability to talk, hear and taste or smell.
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Frequently required to sit and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools and controls.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods.
• Ability to perform physical work including walking, reaching with hands and arms, climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and demonstrated instructions/directions .
• Ability to successfully complete safety training and any other training required by management.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Grove environment with exposure to outdoor/changing conditions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are of this job, and "other" duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Compensation:

Based on experience Bilingual abilities (Spanish) are preferred but not required.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): What type of equipment are you experienced in operating? What pay range are you looking for?

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Fellsmere, FL 32948 (Required)

Work Location:

In person