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Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida lists this Ag Equipment Operator (Motor Grader) - Seasonal opportunity in belle glade, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Ag Equipment Operator (Motor Grader) - SeasonalBELLE GLADE, FL 33430OverviewPosition Type: Seasonal Job Shift: Day Education Level: High School Travel Percentage: None Category: TransportationDescriptionJOB SUMMARY:Responsible for operating heavy equipment to perform land leveling, grading, ditching, and field preparation activities in support of sugarcane planting, cultivation, and harvesting operations. Work involves safely and efficiently operating motor graders, tractors, dozers, and related earthmoving equipment to maintain proper field elevations, drainage systems, and access roads. Ensures work is completed according to agricultural specifications, production schedules, and safety standards to support optimal crop yield and field accessibility. Work involves inspecting and maintaining equipment and ensuring that it is in safe working condition.Work is performed under limited supervision with moderate latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment. Position relies on experience to determine the best approach by using and interpreting policies and procedures.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Operates a variety of heavy equipment, including motor graders, excavators, bulldozers, tractors, etc.Performs a variety of tasks, such as grading land, excavating, and loading materialsPerforms daily pre- and post-trip inspections of company equipment to ensure it is in good and safe working conditionConducts routine maintenance including checking fluid levels, tire pressure, and ensuring all safety equipment is functionalReports any accidents, mechanical issues or damage to company equipment promptly to the supervisorWorks collaboratively with other team members and supervisors to achieve project goalsEnsures the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at all timesFollows organizational and public safety guidelines and protocols, performs job functions in a safe manner, and reports all safety hazards per established policies and proceduresSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:NoneMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or GED and three (3) years of experience operating heavy equipment; OR a combination of experience, certification, education and training that demonstrates expertise in the related areas.CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES OR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:Must possess and maintain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bilingual – English and SpanishKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of safety protocols and compliance standards related to equipment operationSkill in using mathematics required for the workAbility to read and interpret maps and blueprintsAbility to work with GPS and other precision equipment technologiesAbility to troubleshoot and repair equipmentAbility to operate a manual transmission, motor graders, excavators, bulldozers, dump trucks, and tractorsAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesAbility to work long hours in a physically demanding environmentAbility to follow instructions from supervisors and senior workersAbility to work cooperatively as a member of a service-oriented teamAbility to clearly communicate and understand information in English, orally and in writingAbility to follow public safety guidelines and protocols and perform job functions in a safe mannerAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those interacted with during work regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military service, or diverse cultural and linguistic backgroundsAbility to maintain regular attendance to ensure efficient and effective performance of job dutiesAMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) REQUIREMENTS:Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds). Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment. Tasks may involve some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.Tasks are regularly performed inside and/or outside with exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, cold, rain, fumes).Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity. Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals.COMPANY VISION:SCGC's vision is to deliver the greatest value to our member-growers and employees by being an industry leader in all we do. We are passionate about our vision, and we are looking for others that are equally as passionate.COMPANY DESCRIPTION:Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida (SCGC) is made up of primarily family-owned grower-members who cultivate sugarcane on over 75,000 acres of land, mainly in Palm Beach County, Florida. The Cooperative oversees the mechanical harvesting, processing, and marketing of raw sugar, molasses, and other by-products. With a workforce of over 500 employees, SCGC plays a key role in the sugarcane industry. Learn more at scgc.org.Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Worksite address
belle glade, FL, 33430, US
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