Ag Equipment Operator

Job description

Job requires the operation of various tractors and farm equipment to till soil; work ground; prepare and maintain land; and plant, fertilize, spray, cultivate, and harvest. Drive pickup to haul supplies, tools or farm workers. Equipment that workers may be required to operate includes, but is not limited to, tractors with various implements, sprayers, combines, skid loaders, forklifts and gators. Duties also include but are not limited to field maintenance; maintenance and general repair of equipment; maintenance and repair on facilities, fence repair, and other farm structures; water hauling; and manual labor as needed for the operation. There are few typical days and workers may be required to change duties and/or locations often and engage in various general functions. Daily duties may vary depending on crop, weather, and field conditions. The employer reserves the right to increase workers' pay or provide bonuses based on tenure, performance, or other factors that are solely based on the discretion of the employer.

Crops: Sorghum, Cotton

Special Requirements

Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Employer requires drug screen post hire at
employers expense due to the liability of operating equipment. Employer requires criminal background check post-hire at employers' expense due to the presence
of children on the farm and expensive tools and equipment. Failure to pass drug screen and/or criminal background check will result in termination of employment.
Lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive sitting is
required. Extensive walking is required. Frequent stooping is required. Repetitive movements is required. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience.
Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed here in his sole discretion.