Operator Grinder

CERES ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC•Sarasota, FL

6d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Grinder Operator operates a mobile “tub grinder” machine, which parks at a Debris Reduction Site to grind piles of vegetative storm debris into wood chips and biomass fuel use-able in a number of commercial products. The chipper machine grinds the woody material and then dumps the ground-up wood into a waiting truck or pile. The chipper operator runs a large portable machine, which is equipped to grind whole trees, limbs, chunks and woody debris (“slash”), thereby turning the wood into chips or “mulch”. The chipper machine can process smaller whole trees or branches in a single motion. Chippers can be equipped with additional features/attachments, such as a loading boom & grapple, debarker, chip screens, or chip conveyor.

Requirements

1+ years of work experience as a log loader operator or operator of other forestry equipment; OR 1+ years of previous experience operating farm machinery or similar heavy equipment.
Must be able to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions.
Must have a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of related experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Must have experience with Doppstadt, Vermeer, and Diamond Z grinders
Must be able to maintain the above listed grinders

Responsibilities

The operator safely controls the machine using buttons, pedals and levers to skillfully grind waste wood into usable wood chip products.
Operator often works independently, following detailed work plans and specifications.
Follow safe practices and rules while clearing and trimming trees and brush away from utility lines.
He or she will likely communicate safe machine and log movement activities using a radio.
Operator may be responsible for machine basic service, refueling, diagnostics and minor repairs.
Requires special safety gear, climbing off & onto the chipper, and some walking on uneven terrain.
Other duties may be assigned.