Ag Equipment Operator
Employer
1911 Avenue A
Petersburg, TX 79250
United States
Job description
Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions; Adjust, repair, set up, maintain, and service ginning machinery and structures using hand and power tools and notify supervisors of malfunctions; Clean, repair and maintain vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment; Spray weeds, shred, trim trees; Mow grass, weed eat around ginning yard and equipment; Operate stationary equipment such as bale press to perform post-harvest tasks such as ginning; record weights and other identifying information including weight of bale and seed; Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery; Guide products on conveyors to regulate flow through machines; Drive and control equipment to support agricultural activities such as ginning; Load and unload crops (cotton) in the field; Drive truck to haul crops (cotton) to or from storage; Adjust, repair, and service trucks; Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions; Adjust, repair, and service machinery and notify supervisors of malfunctions; Daily upkeep and cleaning of equipment while ginning; During times of peak need and depending on weather or crop conditions, hours requested may increase to up to 12 hours per day; work at night may be requested; Employer may request but cannot require workers to work on their Sabbath.
Special Requirements
Three (3) months recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed. Must be able to obtain appropriate drivers license following hire and obtain clean driving record. Be able to lift up to 75 lbs. Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive for an illegal/controlled substance or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.
Employer Contact Info
https://agriplacements.clevyr.com/petersburg-co-op-gin/jobs/7687