Heavy Equipment Operator I

Deseret Cattle & Timber is hiring part-time Heavy Equipment Operators !

Summary:

The Heavy Equipment Operator operates agricultural equipment under supervision to support daily farm or ranch activities, including land preparation, feeding, irrigation, and harvesting, with a focus on safe operation and skill development.

Responsibilities:

• Operate basic farm equipment (e.g., tractors, loaders, skid steers) to complete assigned tasks.
• Perform routine equipment checks and basic daily maintenance (fueling, greasing, fluid checks).
• Assist with planting, harvesting, irrigation setup, fencing, and general land upkeep.
• Follow safety procedures and supervisor instructions at all times.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean and report any issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 1 year of farm equipment operation experience.
• Valid driver’s license. Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.
• Willingness to learn GPS-guided equipment.
• Basic math and communication skills.
• Ability to provide required tools for job tasks.
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Working conditions:

• The physical demands below describe what is generally required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Frequently lift, carry, move, and position materials, tools, supplies, or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Perform work that involves standing, walking, climbing, and moving throughout fields, facilities, and work sites for extended periods.
• Regularly operate, control, and handle tools, machinery, equipment, and controls using hands and fingers, requiring sustained manual dexterity.
• Frequently position self to access, service, or maintain equipment and materials, including reaching, ascending or descending, balancing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and crawling.
• Communicate clearly to get and share information and report problems or safety issues.
• Have adequate vision to safely perform work, including near and distance vision, color differentiation, depth perception, peripheral awareness, and the ability to adjust focus as needed.

• The work environment below describes conditions the employee may encounter while performing this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made when appropriate.

• Frequently work in outdoor agricultural environments with exposure to varying temperatures, sunlight, wind, and changing weather conditions.
• Regularly work around agricultural machinery, vehicles, tools, and moving mechanical components.
• May be exposed to airborne particles such as dust, soil, pollen, and plant materials.
• Occasional work on uneven, muddy, slippery, or elevated surfaces, with potential exposure to vibration or electrical hazards.
• May come into contact with chemical substances, including fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and fuels, in accordance with safety procedures and training.
• Noise levels may range from moderate to loud, depending on equipment operation and task being performed.
• Work hours may vary due to operational needs and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, extended shifts, or seasonal demands.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including gloves, safety glasses, protective footwear, hearing protection, and respirators, will be provided as required by law and company policy. Employees are required to properly use designated PPE when tasks require it.

AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship; AgReserves, Inc is not sponsoring visas at this time. AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted. Compensation offered correlates to the current student classification or graduation status.