Heavy Equipment Operator - Princeton

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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.

• 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

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

• Basic surveying knowledge is preferred

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to seventy pounds or more and regularly lift and/or move up to fifty pounds.

• Interested candidates must be able to lift 70 lbs unassisted with full range of body motion

• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; sit; climb; or balance.

• The employee will regularly work at elevated heights and in confined spaces.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to seventy-five pounds or more and regularly lift and/or move up to fifty pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, grip, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

• Must be supportive of the mission of raising swine for human consumption of high-quality pork products.

EEO/AA Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.