Agricultural Equipment Operator
Employer
CR 235 @ CR 260
BRUCE, MS 38915
United States
Job description
Workers may be asked to operate vehicles, farm equipment, cotton pickers and drive all tractors, in the fields and trucks to transport sweet potatoes, grain and/or cotton to elevator or storage area, located on and off farm, no CDL required. Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order. Inspect loads to ensure that products are secure. Secure products for transport using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, or covers. Maneuver trucks into and out of the loading and unloading positions. Load & unload boxes. The ability of an employee to safely operate machinery and vehicles will be left up to the discretion of management. Simple repair, maintain and clean all farm and mechanical equipment prior to and after use. Drive, operate or use the following farming equipment and tools: self –propelled combine and sprayer, 4x4 Tractor, Front wheel assist tractor, 2 wd tractor, forklift, Tele handler, backhoe, track hoe, crane, lift truck, fuel truck, 1 ton truck, 2 ton Bob truck, pickup truck, ATV side by side, bulldozer, plasma, cutter, drill, lathe, air seeder, twin row planter, single row planter, 3 pt. drill, field cultivators, Kelley tools, dirt buggy, dike plow, roller, mower, 3 pt. blade, grain cart, roll a cone, chisel plow, multi grater, misc. hand tools, and tow harvesting equipment, drive and operate self-propelled combine and sprayer. Attach farm implements: hipper, disk, dual, chisel plow, potato transplanter, bushhawg, grain buggy, skid steer, forklift, potato digger, water wagon to water plants, plant topper, field cultivator, box blade, and any other related farm equipment. Workers may pull weeds out of the fields. May be asked to drive workers to fields, housing, and grocery stores.
Special Requirements
Three (3) month experience in agricultural farm equipment, driving trucks, tractors and trailers. The company may conduct a criminal background check on all new employees at employers expense. Valid drivers license is needed to drive company vehicles. All tools, supplies, and equipment will be provided at no cost to workers. Must be able to work with minimum supervision. Workers must be able to climb, stand, sit, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, bend (from the waist), push, pull, reach, and lift 10 - 80 lbs. Work is performed in outdoor agricultural fields and involves exposure to sun, wind, rain, soil, mud, dust, heat, cold, and other natural elements. Workers should come prepared wearing appropriate clothing and footwear for the environmental and working conditions described. Cell phone can only be used during breaks, emergencies, and communicated with supervisor when needed.