Agricultural Equipment Operator
Employer
346 Stehle Road
Goliad, TX 77963
United States
Job description
Mix specified materials or chemicals, and dump solutions, powders, or seeds into planter or sprayer
machinery. Spray fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus and weed growth, and
diseases, using hand sprayers. Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment
malfunctions. Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery. Operate or
tend equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors, combines, and irrigation equipment.
Adjust, repair, and service farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions.
Attach farm implements such as plows, discs, sprayers, or harvesters to tractors, using bolts and
hand tools. Operate towed machines such as seed drills or manure spreaders to plant, fertilize, dust,
and spray crops. Drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, tools, or farm workers. Irrigate soil, using
portable pipes or ditch systems, and maintain ditches or pipes and pumps. Attach farm implements,
such as plow, disc and drill to tractor. Maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems.
Repair farm buildings, fences, and other structures. Feed and water livestock and monitor food and
water supplies. Herd livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks, or other enclosures.
Inspect, maintain, and repair equipment, machinery, buildings, pens, yards, and fences. Move
equipment or livestock from one location to another, manually or using trucks or carts.in water. Drive
pick-up truck to town for cattle supplies on occasion.
Special Requirements
Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Lift and
carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive pushing and
pulling is required. Extensive sitting is required. Extensive walking is required. Frequent stooping is required. Repetitive
movements is required. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work
with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed here in his sole discretion.