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NAVAJO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS INDUST
Heavy Equipment Operator w/CDL - 243
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What they do
An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$57,354 / year median in New Mexico
+11% projected growth
Job Description
General Duties & Responsibilities Works collaboratively, cooperatively, and in coordination with fellow team members and with others in the organization, treats them with respect, courtesy and consideration, and shows understanding and the appropriate support of other team members to help get the job done. Provides information, guidance and resources to diverse groups of customers, clients and others outside of the organization; treats them in a friendly manner with professionalism, helpfulness, respect, courtesy and consideration at all times regardless of circumstances. Maintains regular, dependable attendance and punctuality, and physical presence at the assigned worksite; must interact directly with people or objects at the worksite on a regular basis. Communications technology may, for certain tasks and under certain circumstances, enable an employee to effectively perform some of the work-related duties from home on a temporary basis. Complies with all applicable environmental health and safety policies, procedures and work rules, giving maximum effort to performing job functions in a manner that protects the health and safety of the incumbent, co-workers, and the general public. Performs other duties as assigned and which are deemed necessary or desirable by NAPI. Farm Support Services Operates fuel truck delivery service to tractors, heavy equipment, and generators. Assists Mechanics and Diesel Technicians with repairs and maintenance of fleet units, tractor-trucks, hay squeezers, and farm implements. Maintains current knowledge, skills, and practices for operating fuel truck effectively, efficiently, and safely. Performs daily delivery of fuel, oil, and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to tractors, heavy equipment, and generators in a timely manner. Checks fluid levels (oil and hydraulic oil) of tractors, heavy equipment, and generators a timely manner. Conducts regular inspections of field equipment. Completes and maintains daily fuel sheet for disbursement of fuel/fluids and measurement of fuel/fluids that have been dispensed to field equipment. Completes and maintains records of repair and maintenance of fuel truck. Completes and maintains daily DOT/Driver log in a neat and timely manner. Keeps fuel truck clean and in good repair. Assists in keeping the shop clean. Assists Laborer in unloading and stocking parts and recording inventory. Technical Services Operates heavy equipment machinery and performs routine maintenance work, repair, and labor on