Agriculture Equipment Operator
Employer
354 Guedon Rd
Natchez, MS 39120
United States
Job description
Prepare fields for planting: operate tractors (MFWD, utility); operate farm equipment (combine, forklift. Tele handler, backhoe, track hoe, crane, lift truck, fuel truck, bulldozer, plasma cutter, 3 pt. drill, lathe, air seeder, dike plow, grain cart, and welder). Attach harrow, twin and single row planters, grain cart, disc, drill, field cultivators, dirt buggy, land plane, strip till, Kelly tool etc. to tractor. Able to use GPS guidance system. Clean grain bins, shops, equipment. Repair farm machinery/equipment; service tractors (change oil, air filters, etc. as scheduled). Use hand tools hoes, shovels etc. Unload and store seeds and chemicals; load chemicals (herbicides/pesticides and fertilizer) used to spray crops; haul seeds, chemicals, water and fuel to field. Protect crops from invasive species-plant and animal. Alternative work includes general farm maintenance, mowing, clean grain bins and storage areas, clear debris from farm areas, install drain pipes, maintenance of buildings, roads, ditches, yards etc.
Special Requirements
4b.Able to operate MFWD, utility tractors. Able to operate farm equipment (combine, forklift. Tele handler, backhoe, track hoe, crane, lift truck, fuel truck, bulldozer, plasma cutter, 3 pt. drill, lathe, air seeder, dike plow, grain cart, and welder). Drivers license is required to operate company vehicles. 4c. Coles Creek Planting may conduct criminal background checks post hire at the employer's expense. 4e. Some heavy lifting- seed, fertilizer etc. 4f. Work is performed outdoors and involves exposure to sun, rain, heat, cold, insects and other natural elements. 4g-j Operate equipmentweed eaters, mowers and use hand toolsshovels, hoes. Applicants meeting all qualifications must possess documents to complete INS Form I-9 and be available at time and place necessary to begin employment. Able to perform physically demanding job duties. Must be available for entire contract period. Hours of work may vary due to weather conditions and job duties.