Farm Equipment Operator - Grand View, ID - Grand View Idaho

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Grand View, Idaho
Posted On: 11/17/2024

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.SummaryThis role operates heavy equipment and related implements to accomplish various assigned farming and/or construction tasks by performing various duties.Key Responsibilities

Operates farming equipment including tractors and trucks to plane, plow, plant, disc, and cultivate farm ground and harvest crops; mixes and sprays chemicals and/or fertilizer in order to maximize crop yield.Performs light maintenance on equipment such as replenishing fuel, checking oil levels, etc.; ensures equipment is serviced in a timely manner by mechanics.Operates heavy equipment such as cement trucks, backhoes, loaders, and graders to perform maintenance and/or construction projects.Typical EducationRelevant Experience1+ years related experience and/or trainingRequired CertificationsMust be a licensed driver of single axle vehicles.Other InformationAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to employees and managers of the organization. Demonstrated ability in the operation of various pieces of heavy construction equipment and specialized farm equipment. Ability to properly mix and apply agricultural chemicals and fertilizers. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, dust, fumes, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Job Requisition ID:--19611Travel Required:--NoneLocation(s):--L&L Farm 1 - Grand View--Country:--United States**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. ** More...

    

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