Agriculture Machine Operators

Job description

Agricultural Equipment Operator: Agricultural Equipment Operators drive and control various farm equipment to harvest an array of crops, to include corn, shallots, and potatoes with the attention to detail in their surroundings throughout the operation of equipment in a safe and careful manner. This job may also include the operation of stationary equipment to perform post-harvest tasks. Pre-inspection is to be completed by operators for all equipment intended to be used for assigned duties before they operate the equipment. Upon the recognition of service needs such as adjustments, repairs, etc.; the operator must notify the supervisor immediately of any needed repairs or adjustments.

Observe and listen to machinery during operation to detect malfunctions and maintain optimal performance for harvesting needs. Maintain and manipulate controls to set, activate, adjust and fine tune machinery mechanisms. Drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, tools and farm workers. Load hoppers, containers, trucks, truck trailers with agriculture products being harvested. Operate farm equipment. Work may take place when temperatures are below freezing and above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. May require extensive pulling and/or pushing. May require worker to sit and/or walk for extensive periods of time. Workers will be required to stoop and/or bend over. There will be repetitive movements while performing most of the equipment operator duties.

Special Requirements

Must pass a post-employment, post-incident drug testing, and reasonable suspicion drug testing paid by employer and applied equally to all workers, U.S. and foreign/H-2A.

Workers may be offered more hours but will not be required to work more than the hours specified in the job order or on the workers Sabbath or Federal Holidays.

Applicants must complete an employment application.

Must have 3 months of recent, verifiable previous agricultural equipment operator experience and be able to obtain a valid driver license.

Must pass pre-employment criminal background check.