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Equipment Operator

Heartland Timber Company, Inc.

Watson, AR

$22.34 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+18707235729
Email address to Apply:
heartlandtimbercompany@yahoo.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
5
Job Duties:
Crops/Commodities: Timber70% and pulp wood 30%. Duties will include limbing, bucking, debarking, loading, unloading, storing at worksites.Operate, repair, and maintain vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment. Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery. Clean, adjust, repair, and perform routine service on equipment (e.g., lubricating grease points, inspecting and maintaining fluid levels, checking belt and conveyor tensions, and maintaining tires, wheels, bearings, belts, and other wear parts). Repair or replace defective parts. Check vehicles and machinery to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order. Inspect loads to ensure that timber is secure. Secure timber for transport using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, or covers. Handle equipment carefully to prevent damage. Clean/maintain lights, windows, and mirrors, and vehicle exterior. Add engine oil and fuel as needed. Perform preventative maintenance. Must be able to drive in rain and other hazardous conditions as needed. Drive in both on-road (paved) and off-road conditions. May drive other vehicle types. Use GPS and/or maps to navigate to destinations. Read/comprehend traffic signage and directions. Workers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination. Clean and maintain all grounds and facilities. Observe safe operating rules and follow employer's directions. Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Persons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break. TERMINATION. Prior to any termination for cause, employer evaluates workers' performance of required tasks and compliance with Work Rules and other employer policies. Employer may terminate a worker for cause if the worker's performance consistently and/or substantially fails to satisfy the employer's reasonable expectations (in accordance with the criteria set forth herein), or otherwise engages in serious or egregious misconduct that endangers health, safety, or property. In assessing whether workers' performance meets reasonable expectations, employer evaluates, among other reasonable criteria, whether the worker: (1) has adequately complied with the Work Rules and any other policies or procedures; (2) has complied with all health and safety guidelines, including the use of tools or equipment in accordance with best practices to protect the employer's property, crops, and in a manner that avoids injury or damage; (3) has treated company property (tools, equipment, crops, fixtures, etc.
Job Classification:
45-4022.00 - Logging Equipment Operators

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
No
Special Requirements:
Perform repetitive movements, extensive sitting, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Lift up to 50 lbs. Work may be outside in inclement weather conditions. Must be 21 years or older. Drug testing is conducted post-hire at the employers expense and is not part of the interview process.
Number of Hours Per Week:
35
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Heartland Timber Company, Inc.
Location:
Dumas, AR 71639

Worksite

Address:
33.87213 N, 91.10690 W, Watson, AR 71674

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-24355-562246
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
1/13/2025
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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