AZ/Agriculture Operator
- Oakville, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
As a Heavy Equipment Operator / AZ Driver, you will be responsible for assisting in the transportation and land application of Municipal biosolids. Responsibilities include running AZ trucks and agriculture equipment. As an AZ Operator, you will provide transportation services between customer sites in an acceptable and safe manner
Key Responsibilities:
As a Heavy Equipment Operator / AZ Driver, you will be responsible for assisting in the transportation and land application of Municipal biosolids. Responsibilities include running AZ trucks and agriculture equipment. As an AZ Operator, you will provide transportation services between customer sites in an acceptable and safe manner
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
Job ID:
R40213
Job Profile:
AZ/ DZ Operator - Organics
Job Country:
Canada
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate necessary load and unload material into trailers.
- Perform inspection and maintenance checks of equipment daily.
- Grease/lubricate equipment, check and add fluids to equipment daily
- Operator will steer, guide and or drive the above listed equipment at the assigned site, if the equipment is used at the particular site(s) using steering wheel, shifters, levers, buttons and pedals.
- Operator will substitute for another operator if someone is absent from the work crew or as needed/required.
- Operator will clean trash from tracks of heavy equipment by pulling and or cutting material away from tracks and gear mechanisms at least once daily or more if needed.
- Operator will use a two-way radio to communicate with co-workers in the field and or office regarding work activities, Requirements: and priorities for the work day.
- Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
- Maintain appearance of the grounds and facility.
- Attend safety and branch meetings.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
- Constantly exposed to loud noise, humidity, outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles
- Work environment is usually moderate to loud.
- Work in outdoor environment inside heavy equipment covered cab, but exposed to all weather conditions, except lightning storms.
- Occasionally work in high precarious places.
- Work in outdoor environment 100% of the time.
- The Ideal Candidate will have 2 plus years of driving experience with a tanker truck and be able to drive an 18-speed manual transmission.
- Must have great communication and customer service skills as you will be dealing with clients at time.
- Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and work under little supervision.
- Apply commonsense understanding to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in a standardized setting
- Ability to perform the four basic functions of math and to be able to read and understand the meaning of equipment gauges.
- Must have the ability to read, speak, understand and write the English language.
- Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
- Work in outdoor environment 100% of the time.
- Pass the nutrient applicators technician course for Biosolids application.
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
- Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
As a Heavy Equipment Operator / AZ Driver, you will be responsible for assisting in the transportation and land application of Municipal biosolids. Responsibilities include running AZ trucks and agriculture equipment. As an AZ Operator, you will provide transportation services between customer sites in an acceptable and safe manner
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
- The Ideal Candidate will have 2 plus years of driving experience with a tanker truck and be able to drive an 18-speed manual transmission.
- Must have great communication and customer service skills as you will be dealing with clients at time.
- Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and work under little supervision.
- Apply commonsense understanding to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in a standardized setting
- Ability to perform the four basic functions of math and to be able to read and understand the meaning of equipment gauges.
- Must have the ability to read, speak, understand and write the English language.
- Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
- Work in outdoor environment 100% of the time.
- Pass the nutrient applicators technician course for Biosolids application.
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
- Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
Job ID:
R40213
Job Profile:
AZ/ DZ Operator - Organics
Job Country:
Canada
More about this job
Responsibilities
Transport municipal biosolids between customer sites and operate AZ trucks and agricultural equipment to load, unload, and apply materials safely. Inspect, maintain, and clean equipment, communicate with coworkers by radio, and follow applicable regulations and company procedures.
Requirements
Candidates should have more than two years of tanker truck driving experience, be able to operate an 18-speed manual transmission, and demonstrate communication, customer service, and independent work skills. They must pass the nutrient applicators technician course for biosolids application, be able to read equipment gauges and perform basic math, and meet the stated physical demands.
Skills
- AZ Truck Operation
- Tanker Truck Driving
- 18-Speed Manual Transmission
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Agricultural Equipment Operation
- Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
- Loading and Unloading Materials
- Biosolids Application
- Radio Communication
- Customer Service
- Following Instructions
- Basic Mathematics
- Reading Equipment Gauges
- Safe Driving
- Physical Stamina
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Categories
- Transportation
- Agriculture
- Trades
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Construction
Keywords
- AZ Driver
- DZ Operator
- Tanker Truck
- 18-Speed Manual Transmission
- Heavy Equipment
- Agricultural Equipment
- Municipal Biosolids
- Land Application
- Nutrient Applicators Technician Course
- Equipment Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Loading and Unloading
- Equipment Lubrication
- Fluid Checks
- Two-Way Radio
- Customer Sites
- Customer Service
- Safety Meetings
- Federal Regulations
- Provincial Regulations
- Outdoor Work
- Equipment Gauges
- Basic Mathematics