Heavy Equipment and Grounds Maintenance - Kanab, UT

Best Friends Animal Society•Kanab, UT

2d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

This position combines heavy equipment operation with grounds maintenance in support of sanctuary operations in Kanab, Utah. The employee operates equipment such as dump trucks, water trucks, and tractors, and performs general labor related to drainage and culverts, snow removal, fire prevention, fencing, and roads. The role includes routine equipment inspection and preventive maintenance, completing work orders, and maintaining and caring for tools and equipment. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Limited travel of up to 5% may be required.

Requirements

Have a valid, current CDL driver license and medical card, or be able to qualify for and obtain a CDL within six months of hire; training will be provided.
Have held a valid driver's license for at least three years and be able to qualify for addition to Best Friends' insurance.
Have advanced knowledge of methods, tools, equipment, materials, and practices used in heavy equipment operations.
Be able to follow oral and written instructions, read and interpret equipment operating manuals, and maintain records.
Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally and collaboratively with people from different backgrounds, including in sensitive and confidential situations.
Demonstrate resourcefulness, reliability, problem-solving, follow-through, and the ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities.
Be able to work indoors and outdoors in varied weather, including extreme heat and cold; lift typically up to 80 pounds; and perform prolonged standing, walking, stooping, reaching, crawling, and climbing.
Have the manual dexterity, coordination, agility, strength, and stamina required for the work.
Be able to work in a usually loud environment and around dogs, cats, and other animals of varying sizes, temperaments, and medical status.

Nice To Haves

Heavy equipment operating skills and experience are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine equipment inspections and preventive maintenance.
Operate heavy equipment for tasks such as digging trenches, removing snow, tearing down buildings, and other assigned activities.
Complete assigned work orders in a timely and professional manner while working with others in the group.
Operate, service, clean, and care for tools and equipment.
Perform a variety of assigned physical labor.
Repair and install fencing.
Maintain a safe workplace by following organizational safety practices and rules and communicating unsafe practices and conditions.
Travel up to 5% as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.