Are you seeking a career-enhancing opportunity with a successful company? Hulcher Resources, a leading agricultural contractor, is looking for dedicated individuals to join us as Field technician candidates.
Joining Hulcher means becoming a vital part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation. As a Technician , you'll play a key role in our operations, gaining valuable experience in the Agricultural arena.
What sets us apart is our focus on providing a supportive and growth-oriented environment. We invest in our team with comprehensive on-the-job training to ensure you surpass the challenges of this exciting industry.
By joining Hulcher, you're embarking on a journey where your contributions matter and your potential for growth is limitless. Don't miss this opportunity to make an impact while advancing your career in a challenging and rewarding industry.
General Summary: This is an entry-level position that aids and assists in performing the necessary duties related to cleaning and product transfers for multiple industries including but not limited to railroad, grain storage elevators and processing industries.
Positions reporting to this position: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities but may assist with on-the-job training of new technicians and laborers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Perform silo/bin cleaning and product transfers using vac systems and other cleaning devices within various ag industry environments.
Perform silo/bin cleaning from the side and/or top entry.
Scrape down silo bin walls and bottoms. Move product from one location to another using vac systems.
Perform cleaning duties. Must be comfortable entering dark, tight confined spaces.
Will perform various maintenance and construction duties, expected to have problem-solving abilities and independent thought processes.
Expected to perform strenuous physical labor, move and unload, utilize hand and power tools, and pressure washers.
Work as a team and individually.
Able to coherently report findings to the chain of command and follow instructions.
Operate pick-ups and small equipment.
Learns and complies with company policies and procedures, and safety rules
Learns hazardous materials handling and precautions.
Maintains required equipment service records.
Assures safekeeping and proper usage of company tools and equipment.
On rare occasions, may be required to respond to hazardous material emergencies, environmental remediation callouts, and confined space incidents.
Performs other incidental and related duties as required.
75% travel requirement.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS (refers To Job, Not Incumbent) COMPANY REQUIRED TRAINING: OSHA 1910.120, Safety Rules, Policy and Practices, Final Rule under subpart H of the Code of Federal Register - protection requirement for workers engaged in hazardous waste operations, including emergency response to hazardous substance incidents involving the handling, processing, and transporting of hazardous substances.
Educational Requirements: High School graduate or equivalent
Required Certification/Licensure: Valid driver's license required; Class B Commercial Driver's license preferred
Experience Requirements: Experience working in construction, electrical, landscaping, farming, or other outdoor occupations is preferred.
Knowledge/ Skills: (qualify the level of skill required for this role: entry, intermediate, advanced)
This intermediate-level position requires working on a team in diverse situations and understanding and following instructions. Must be able to use or learn to use tools and equipment, such as but not limited to the following: pulleys, vises, hand and power tools, mechanic rollers, acetylene tanks, wooden blocks, steel collars/shackles, steel hooks, welding equipment, grinders, hydraulic jacks, steel chains and cable, portable lights, "come along," tractors, forklifts, flatbed truck, pickup truck, wheelbarrow, pumps, and generators.
Physical Demands Periods of extended driving and intense physical labor in extreme conditions caused by weather, terrain, and the hazards of working environmental emergencies
Personal Protective Equipment
Hard Hats
Safety Glasses
Steel-Toed Boots
Other safety equipment and personal protective equipment, including respirators as may be warranted by situations and hazardous materials handling
Gloves, as needed
Hearing protection, when necessary
VISION DEMANDS DOT REQUIREMENTS: 20/40 Binocular vision in each eye (corrected or uncorrected), color discrimination required
HEARING DEMANDS DOT REQUIREMENTS: Forced whisper at five feet or average hearing loss above 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without a hearing aid.
CARDIO-VASCULAR DEMANDS: Conditioning for medium physical demand level. This job is considered manual labor. Approximate energy requirements are 8-9 METS.
Working Conditions
All Terrains, all weather conditions, temperature extremes
Work environment is physically challenging and requires staying alert
May include hazardous waste/controlled substance transfer/ remediation requiring wearing personal protective equipment, following site-specific safety plans. These tasks may include heavy manual labor under harsh conditions at varying heights and confined spaces.
Work is outdoors and physically demanding
Occasionally, work may include hazardous waste/controlled substance transfer/remediation requiring wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, following site-specific safety plans, and using various powered hand tools. These tasks may include heavy manual labor under harsh conditions at varying heights and confined spaces.