Agricultural Equipment Operator
Employer
CR 235 @ CR 260
Bruce, MS 38915
United States
Job description
Workers will perform assigned duties as instructed by their supervisor. Workers may be asked to operate vehicles, farm equipment, cotton pickers and drive all tractors, in the fields. Worker will perform a variety of duties such as lubricating and repairing farm machinery/equipment and driving semi-trucks to transport sweet potatoes, grain and/or cotton to elevator or storage area, located on and off farm. Repair, maintain and clean all farm and mechanical equipment prior to and after use. Drive, operate or use the following farming equipment and tools: self –propelled combine, 4x4 Tractor, Front wheel assist tractor, 2 wd tractor, forklift, Tele handler, backhoe, track hoe, crane, lift truck, fuel truck, semi-truck, 1 ton truck, 2 ton Bob truck, pickup truck, ATV side by side, bulldozer, plasma, cutter, drill, lathe, air seeder, twin row planter, single row planter, 3 pt. drill, field cultivators, Kelley tool, land plain, dirt buggy, dike plow, roller, mower, 3 pt. blade, grain cart, roll a cone, chisel plow, multi grater, misc. hand tools. Tow harvesting equipment, drive and operate self-propelled combine and sprayer. Attach farm implements: hipper, disk, dual, chisel plow, potato transplanter, bushhawg, grain buggy, skid steer, forklift, potato digger, water wagon to water plants, trailers, plant topper, field cultivator, box blade, and any other related farm equipment. The ability of an employee to safely operate machinery and vehicles will be left up to the discretion of management. Worker may be asked to do welding and torch work, when needed. OFLC Administrator publishes new AEWR rates yearly and we reserve the right to adjust our job order to the new published rate regardless of rate increases or decreases. Raises and bonuses may be offered to any seasonal worker, at the employer’s discretion, based on individual factors including but not limited to, performance, experience, number of hours worked in the season, number of seasons worked with the company, adherence to work rules and ability to follow supervisor’s instructions. Safety training on tools and equipment will be provided, if necessary.
Special Requirements
Three (3) month experience in Agricultural Farm Equipment. The company may conduct a criminal background check on all new employees. CDL license is required. All tools and supplies will be provided at no cost to workers. Workers should come prepared wearing appropriate clothing and footwear for the environmental and working conditions described. Cell phone can only be used during breaks, emergencies, and communicated with supervisor when needed. Must be able to work with minimum supervision. Workers must be able to climb, stand, sit, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, bend (from the waist), push, pull, reach, and lift 10 - 80 lbs. Work is performed in outdoor agricultural fields and involves exposure to sun, wind, rain, soil, mud, dust, heat, cold, and other natural elements. If the employee is unable or unfit to perform the duties listed after the 14-day trial period, the employee will receive warnings, hours may be reduced to the minimum allowedin the certified petition or terminated.