Agricultural Equipment Operators

Job description

This application encompasses maintaining and operating farm machinery and equipment as well as irrigation equipment and systems. Workers will also do general farm labor. All other duties assigned under this order will be those duties Agricultural Equipment Operator BLS Code 45-2091 and Code 45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers.

Operators and Truck drivers of all equipment will have the knowledge and skills to operate their piece of equipment safely and without accidents.

They will hold a current driver's license required for what they are driving (non-CDL, farm exempt trucks and tractors.)
They will be able to work efficiently with their co-workers and without any discrimination or infighting.
They will be able to communicate well with their co-workers. They will be able to organize themselves to maximize daily productivity and without long startup delays each morning.
They will be able to work as one unit such as a harvest operation, or solo as needed. All drivers will inspect and assist with service and maintenance of the equipment daily or as needed to ensure the equipment is operating normally. Non-functional items will be reported to their supervisor and/or the mechanic for repair.
All operators and drivers will be responsible to keep their equipment clean and free of debris inside and out. All operators and drivers will be expected to perform or assist in repairs and upkeep.
All tractor drivers will need to know how to adjust the functions of their machine including, engine and transmission settings, hydraulic settings, and autosteer settings.
With training expected to use software applications to operate irrigation systems and understand and operate GPS unit in tractors.
The employer requires three (3) months of agricultural equipment operator experience and there is a 60-pound lifting requirement.

Special Requirements

The employer agrees that it will offer, advertise in its recruitment, and pay at least the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR), the prevailing hourly wage rate, the prevailing piece rate, the agreed-upon collective bargaining rate, or the Federal or State minimum wage rate, in effect at the time work is performed, whichever is highest. If the worker is paid by the hour, the employer must pay this rate for every hour or portion thereof worked during a pay period. If the offered wage(s) disclosed in this clearance order is/are based on commission, bonuses, or other incentives, the employer guarantees the wage paid on a weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly basis will equal or exceed the AEWR, prevailing hourly wage or piece rate, the legal Federal or State minimum wage, or any agreed-upon collective bargaining rate, whichever is highest.