Agricultural Equipment Operator
Employer
3500 Jackson 37
Newport, AR 72112
United States
Job description
Job requires the operation of various farm and fertilizer equipment to apply chemicals and fertilizer to fields and tender fertilizer, chemicals, and water to and from application equipment. Fertilizer and chemical application equipment that workers may be required to operate includes, but is not limited to, accurate application machinery, self-propelled spin spreader fertilizer applicators, self-propelled boom equipped air box (air flow) fertilizer applicators, non CDL farm trucks and flatbed trailers with water tanks, forklifts, and farm trucks. Job will also include properly mixing chemicals; loading chemicals into applicators; welding; performing general maintenance, repairs and/or clean-up of warehouses, shops, and all farm equipment; ensuring operational areas are organized and well maintained; using hand tools and equipment to repair, clean and maintain farm vehicles, machinery and specialized machinery and agricultural equipment; regularly servicing equipment; mowing and weed control; painting equipment; and tendering parts to and from machines. 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.
Special Requirements
Job requires having or being able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of hire. Basic English literacy and math skills are required. Job will require periods when workers may be exposed to varying weather conditions and extensive pushing, pulling, sitting, walking, stooping, bending, or repetitive movements. Random drug testing and criminal background checks may occur post-hire at the employers expense. These checks may be performed to ensure a safe housing and work environment for all workers.