Equipment Operator

Return•Stewartville, MN

39d•$18 - $24

About The Position

The Equipment Operator is a critical position in Return's fertilizer and compost production operations. The Equipment Operator operates a variety of medium to heavy duty equipment and trucks used for fertilizer application, compost production, storage, management and maintenance. May operate a variety of hand and power tools to maintain Return equipment, Return facilities, and job sites. ABOUT RETURN We're a leader in Good-for-the-Earth Growing Supplies that cares deeply about our people, planet, and soil. We provide a viable alternative to synthetic growing products that encourage soil regeneration to help grow healthier food, people, and planet. Be part of a team transforming agriculture with regenerative, good-for-the-earth growing solutions YOUR SCHEDULE Monday–Friday schedule with 40–50 hours/week. Opportunity for paid overtime and potential weekend shifts. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Hourly pay rate is based on experience, between $18.00 and $24.00 per hour. After 60 days of employment, you are eligible for company health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k, paid time off, and paid company holidays.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
Two to four years of experience involving the use of medium and heavy equipment, two of which must have been related to construction, agricultural or fertilizer application.
Valid Minnesota Driver’s License; CDL License preferred.
Proficient with iPhone and or Android email, messaging and navigation applications.

Responsibilities

Operates equipment of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials and supplies.
Operates conveyors, skid steers, mowers, compost turners, tractors, floaters, trucks and construction or power equipment, such as mechanized broom, grapple, dump truck, snow-plow, front-end loader, and other equipment and tools to maintain company property and equipment.
Operates welders, gas torches, chop saws, grinders, drills, drill presses, impact wrenches, presses and other small equipment and tools to maintain equipment and operations.
Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor; cleans equipment.
Assists in the installing and maintenance of traffic control devices.
Cuts trees and brush, and remove trees and weeds.
Controls traffic at work sites by flagging to guide traffic through work areas, as required or assigned.
Plows snow. Fixes Driveways and roads.
Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor.
Maintains a clean job site: picks up all tools and equipment and secures job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
Performs materials handling and storage.
Assists in training lower-level employees performing the maintenance and repair duties as required or assigned.
Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
Properly follows company and OSHA safety procedures. Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Brings problems to the attention of the supervisor, manager or HR manager.
Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall team operations.