Heavy Equipment Operator

Smithfield Foods•Rose Hill, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. The Heavy Equipment Operator position is responsible for grading, excavation, construction, and drainage projects typically located on farms, mills, and other Smithfield facilities. This may include: construction of building pads; drainage around fields; hog production facilities; road maintenance; renewable Natural Gas digesters and pipeline.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, required.
Class A CDL is preferred, or willing to attain CDL
Interested candidates must be able to lift 70 lbs unassisted with full range of body motion
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Basic surveying knowledge is preferred

Responsibilities

Candidate will work in all weather conditions.
Operates heavy equipment including: backhoe, forklift, road grader, dozer, excavator, dump truck, skid steer.
Performs scheduled, periodic, preventative or emergency maintenance of production facilities.
Repairs, maintains, and installs underground utilities
Uses hand tools for excavation work
Performs periodic maintenance on all equipment
Rare but required emergency response calls may occur 24–hour a day including weekend
Follows safety and bio-security procedures
May perform other duties as assigned.

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