Agricultural Equipment Operators
Employer
253 John Jones Rd.
Salvisa, Ky. 40372
Salvisa, KY 40372
United States
Job description
General Conditions Applicable to all Crops Grains, Beans : Harvesting specifications can change from time to time during the season due to crop or market conditions, even on the same crop. Workers will be expected to conform to the specific instructions given for each days work. Work begins at an assigned time shortly after daylight. Work is performed during light rain and in high humidity and in temperatures ranging from 100 degrees to 35 degrees F. Workers may be required to work long hours in the sun or cold conditions in the work process. Workers will work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Workers must be physically able to bend and stoop for long periods of time. Able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Workers will lift for prolonged periods of time and must be physically fit and able to perform the duties as described. All the tasks in the Job Description constitute one (1) job; the employer may assign workers to different tasks on any day or to multiple tasks during the same day in the sole judgment of the employer. Workers may be required to preform work, on the farm, that is incidental to farming the crops listed in the application, such as performing hand cultivation tasks, weeding or hoeing, cleaning and repairing farm buildings, weed beds, racks, grounds, operate tractor/farm equipment incidental to crop, clean fence rows and weed eating around barns and other out buildings, and fence rows, painting barns and fences, weeding, etc... This is a very demanding and competitive business in which quality
specifications must be rigorously adhered to. The employer will train the workers for a period of two day after which the worker will be expected to work without constant supervision. Employee will perform duties including (but not limited to) general farm maintenance, servicing, maintaining and repair harvest equipment and all other farm equipment, preparing grain bins for usage, hauling grain throughout the entire course of employment from field
to farm and farm to market. Repair various structures used in the farming process. Employee will be expected to have to ability to drive and operate farm machinery to harvest and store various grain and feed crops. Employee will assist in the loading and unloading of trucks and other farm equipment. Employee may be asked to operate various pieces of equipment such as (but not limited to) combine, grain cart, semi-trucks, 2 and 4 WD tractors. Employee will work with hand, electric, and other means of operation of hand tools, both in the fields and in the operations shop. Employee will perform harvest and post harvest duties including (but not limited to) driving semi-trucks to transport product from field to farm and farm to market. Employee must be able to operate all sizes of tractors, combines and all types of farm equipment. Equipment, We utilize a grain cart during harvest as well as 18 wheeler semis to transport grain to and from field during seeding and harvest. These same semis are used to transport grains from the farm to various elevators that I market grain to. Other equipment used but not limited to includes grain augers, service trucks, fuel transport trucks and general usage pickups and farm vehicles.
Special Requirements
Operating motor vehicles under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal and prohibited by law. Operating tools and equipment as applicable and noted in the job description while under the influence of drugs and or alcohol is dangerous and noted in operator manuals - Do Not Operate Under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol. Workmans' Comp Insurance as well as vehicle insurance companies require safety compliance. Poor judgment, improper driving, etc. can result in serious and fatal accidents. Employer has strict policy prohibiting drug use. Any drug testing will be post hire and at the employer's expense. Assisting with the employers farming operation includes lifting agricultural tools and equipment that weigh up to the requirement listed. Employer may request but cannot require workers to work on their Sabbath. The nature of farm work may require workers to work after dark and possibly weekends depending on the weather conditions.