Equipment Operator North District Area

Job Description

Job Description

Stemilt Ag Services LLC

Job Description

Job Title: Equipment Operator

Department: Stemilt Ag Services LLC

Reports To: Ranch Manager

Prepared By: Rebecca Derrick

Approved By: Bryan Mrachek

Revised: 2/2022

Summary:

Responsible of daily activities regarding equipment operation and safety of equipment as well as the safety of the operator and its surroundings. The operator must be able to lift on a regular basis a proximity weight of 100 pounds but not exceeding 100 pounds. They must be able to read labels of chemical use that may be applied. Operator will need to pass licensing required to operate equipment. Encouraged to have WSDA private applicator license but not required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Must be able to lift a proximity of 100 pounds

• Must be able to operate equipment such as forklift, tractor, ATV, etc.

• Must be able to a daily check list before operating equipment such as (tires aren’t flat, oil levels are optimal, etc.)

• Must have forklift certification

• Must be comprehensive on how to use PPE appropriately

• Must know how to do basic math regarding chemical use when mixing a sprayer tank with chemical and water.

• Must be competent in equipment operation safety and its surroundings.

• Must be able to be self-responsible as such with little supervision (I.E no sleeping on the job, not eating while operating equipment).

• Must be able to pass a comprehensive 36 point pesticide handlers

• Must be able to work under extreme heat and cold conditions while operating equipment.

• Must be able to work day shift, and night depending on season. (i.e must be able to work weekends and long hours)

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.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

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

Reasoning Ability:

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

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

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• WSDA Pesticide Private Applicators License

• Forklift Certificate

• Train the Trainer

• Paraquat (Gramaxone) handlers certificate

• CPR/First aid

• Driver’s License

Other qualifications:

• Bilingual and biliterate but not required

• Knows how to operate agworld but required

• Knows how to understand and complete chemical recommendations but not required.

• Be honest and trustworthy

• Be respectful

• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity

• Be flexible

• Demonstrate strong work ethic and ability to deal with public in a positive and courteous manner.

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 walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.

• Frequently required to stand; sit; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance.

• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.

• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

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 is:

• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and extreme heat.

• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold and risk of electrical shock.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.