Equipment Operator
Employer
6541 Jefferson Road (including fields/worksites within a 35-mile radius)
Alliance, NE 69301
United States
Job description
Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of seed potatoes.
The majority of the work activities during the overall contract period, however, will be related to agricultural equipment operation.
Agricultural Equipment Operation duties will include the following: drive, load/unload Ag exempt, non CDL semi/10-wheel trucks and Ag exempt, non CDL 2 or 3 axle trucks; backup trucks in tight maneuvering conditions; climb in and out of tall trucks and various truck beds and/or trailers several times a day; maintain, drive, attach and operate farm implements/tractors/equipment to till soil, plant, cultivate, fertilize and harvest crops; operate tractors/trucks to load/unload product; haul product to/from cellars or storage to various fields located on the farm; communicate by use of hand signals for start, stop, speed up or slow down, etc.; place/remove truck tarps; secure load; inspect load to ensure safety and security; perform small repairs and conduct daily maintenance duties; report malfunctions; operate skid steers/forklifts to move seed potatoes/storage crates in and out of warehouses; operate Spudnik potato handling equipment, including but not limited to, pilers, sorters and conveyors; workers possessing the proper licensure may be asked to transport other farm workers.
Other duties as assigned may include the following: remove foreign matter, undesirable and excess growth from crops or farm grounds; perform general cleanup of farm areas and maintain a clean rock/weed free work area around all farming locations; cleanup/remove all equipment chains; wash/prepare harvest equipment for winter storage; comply with GAP policies and regulations.
Special Requirements
Applicants must provide the contact information of at least one reference who can verify performance. Applicants hired must be able to obtain a valid drivers license as driving on public roads may be required. Employer expressly forbids the use of drugs/alcohol/tobacco at the worksite or in employer provided-housing. Workers are required to comply with posted company workplace and housing rules. Job duties may also require extensive standing.