Front-End Loader Grinder Operator Heavy Equipment Mechanic Asst

Ever-Green Energy is looking for a Front-End Loader and Grinder Operator/Heavy Equipment Mechanic Assistant responsible for the operation of biomass processing equipment such as Loaders and Grinders helping to ensure Environmental Wood Supply (EWS) can supply biomass fuel to St. Paul Cogeneration. Help to ensure reliable operation of equipment working with assigned crew and the Biomass Fuel Site Manager. Assists in the receiving, storage, processing, and loading of biomass fuel product. Assist the heavy equipment mechanic in maintenance and repair of all Environmental Wood Supply (EWS) equipment. Support activities to maintain compliance with applicable operating and environmental permits. Minimum requirements to be successful in this role: - High School Graduate or equivalent. - One or more years of experience operating a wheel loader. Experience with similar heavy machinery may substitute for wheel loader experience. - Working knowledge of diesel equipment and interest in working on Heavy equipment and the duties that follow: Industrial equipment repair, maintenance, diesel engines, hydraulics and welding. - Valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required. - Must have or be able to obtain DOT Medical card. - Ability to operate machinery skillfully and in a safe and responsible manner. - Practical decision-making ability and effective oral and written communication skills. - Must be dependable, be able to adapt to changing circumstances have a sound work ethic. Preferred requirements: - Formal training in or equivalent job experience in machine and industrial/equipment operations and/or maintenance. - Working knowledge and experience of wood grinders. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Responsible for daily operation of wheel loader and wood grinder in support of receiving, storage, processing, and loading of biomass material. 2. Primarily assist Heavy Equipment Mechanic, but in the absence of, troubleshoot, diagnose, preform root cause identification, determination of proper course of action, identification and procurement of all necessary parts and materials for repairs, and perform repairs for all EWS equipment. - Equipment and types of repairs include, but are not limited to: engines, motors, conveyors systems, computer-controlled systems, welding activities, hydraulics, belt tensioning and adjustments, fluid changes, compressors, A/C units, radiators, rebuilds, bearing replacements, and others. 3. Assist in equipment monitoring, initial troubleshooting activities, and corrective maintenance as assigned. Responsible for daily preventative maintenance and cleaning of assigned equipment, and completion of daily equipment log. 4. Assists in maintaining and repairing site conditions such as grading, rut repair, daily watering to control dust, and other activities to support operations and compliance with environmental permits. 5. May be assigned to assist in routine cleaning, inventory, and general organization activities of the facility. 6. Assists in oversight of site operations to ensure safety policies are followed by vendors and that no unacceptable materials are received. 7. Assists customers and vendors in unloading of materials in designated areas. 8. Be able to communicate with customers and other public parties in a respectable, effective, and positive manner, while upholding all site standards. 9. When assigned, responsible for the opening and closing of the facility, and daily operations. 10. Has the ability to work both independently and as a team. 11. Perform other duties as assigned/required. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to far visual acuity with clarity of vis…