Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator For Ike Hamilton Expo Center

The Equipment Operator for the Ike Hamilton Expo Center is responsible for the setups, teardowns, and resets of the main arena in preparation for the center's next event and reports to the Event Facilities Manager at their designated facility. They are responsible for cleaning stalls, routine maintenance labor, trash removal, shavings inventory, and other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Specific tasks, duties, and responsibilities include:

• Sets up, tears down, and resets the main arena (i.e. arena dirt, general landscaping, building and barn area maintenance) during non-event days which includes:
• Supervises loading/unloading (i.e. cow panels, shaving bags, and sand)
• Supervises building/teardowns (i.e. arena setups, dirt work with tractor, etc.)
• Monitors/coordinates event timelines and ensures the event venue is ready on-time
• Cleans stalls, performs routine maintenance labor, removes removal, completes shavings inventory, and other duties as assigned by the Manager
• Completes required minor paperwork and reporting, as needed.
• Communicates with the client/customer to ensure their needs are effectively met

Worker requirements and working conditions include:

• Experience safely operating a forklift, front end loader, and other large equipment
• Experience operating hand tools and small engine machinery
• Experience performing light maintenance (i.e. mechanical, electrical, and plumbing)
• Knowledge of safety measures and risk management strategies
• Capable of performing physical labor, some of which can be demanding
• Able to constantly stand, walk, bend, and reach for items (may be repetitive motions)
• Able to lift, push/pull a weight of up to 50lbs+
• Withstand exposure to variable temperatures (including extreme hot/cold)
• Perform job around various elements (i.e. animals, dust, and allergens)
• Position requires flexibility, schedule varies based on booked events.
• Applicant should expect to work nights and weekends on a regular basis and will be required to work some Holidays.