Peat Field Operator

Position Details

• Perform daily maintenance, cleaning, and lubrication on assigned equipment to meet professional standards and manufacturer recommendations.
• Conduct daily inspections of equipment and vehicles before use.
• Complete minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment and vehicles, coordinating parts ordering and documenting parts and labor used.
• Operate a front-end loader to load trucks and screen material at the screening plant.
• Utilize farming equipment as necessary to support operations (e.g., tractors, dozers) and ensure the bogs are prepared for harvesting.
• Ensure that drainage systems are clear of obstructions and functioning properly, and that bogs are ready for harvesting.
• Assist in organizing the storage of equipment, vehicles, and materials to maintain easy access throughout the peat farming area.
• Help with product movement and storage, including loading and unloading within facilities and maintaining inventory documentation.
• Support compliance with all internal safety regulations, as well as OSHA and MSHA requirements.
• Continuously seek methods to control and reduce costs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required

• Ability to operate various types of equipment or ability to learn
• Positive Team Player
• Communicative and organized
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred

• Equipment operating experience preferred.
• Screen plant operating experience preferred.