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Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC Equipment Operator - Yuma in Yuma, Colorado
Maintains pens by utilizing loader, scraper or tractor to remove accumulated manure, fill in holes, etc. Performs the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Identifies pens to be cleaned through communication with management and receiving personnel. Maintains road surfaces, bunk pads, pens and alleys by filling in holes, controlling dust and removing accumulated manure; takes care to leave hard pack intact while also maintaining pen slope and grade. Ensures operation of equipment by completing servicing requirements specified by manager (may include: fueling, checking fluid levels, checking filters, greasing, and cleaning equipment). Complies with all applicable safety rules and policies.
QUALIFICATIONS: Experience operating heavy equipment. Valid driver's license. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
COMPETENCY: Expected to demonstrates understanding of Company policies, adapt to changes in the work environment, exhibit sound and accurate judgment, observe safety and security procedures, and report potentially unsafe conditions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Climb, walk, bend, push and pull.
I understand that these are my primary duties and that I may be asked to perform other duties, either in my work area or in other departments, to contribute to the success of the company.
Must be able to work all scheduled weekends and holidays and in all weather conditions. No housing. Agricultural overtime paid after 54 hours per week.