Agricultural Equipment Operator

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the field supervisor, workers will perform duties such as hand harvest, weed abatement specific tractor operations to retrieve and install hail netting, undercut dead beds, and weed removal. Hand weeding will be an essential part of the daily tasks to remove unwanted weeds not sown or desired in between crops such as spring-mix and spinach commodities.

I. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
a. Run Tractor with the Hail Netting retrievers and netting layers;
b. Align the pipe if moved by the dead bed undercutter;
c. Destroy weeds with a small 7-foot disk;
d. Drag irrigation Pipe with tractors;
e. Burn Perimeter Weeds with flamer;
f. Crop Weeding and Thinning – Employee will engage in the removal of unwanted weeds not sown and not desired in between leafy green commodities, Mature Kales, Romaine, as needed. Hand weeding fields will be a significant portion of the work required. Workers will be required to remove weeds by hand. Workers will bend and stoop to pick weeds. Workers are required to work in fields when plants are wet with dew or rain. Temperatures in the fields during the working hours can range from thirty-five (35 F) to over ninety-five (95 F) degrees.
g. Hand Harvest- Employee will engage in harvesting by hand or with use of hand tools for soil grown crops. Hand harvest consists of manually gathering or severing the crop from the soil, stems or roots, at its growing position in the fields. Employees will be required to bunch and tie product in some manner or place loosely in a bins, cartons, or other packaging.
II. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds frequently. Employees will be required to walk stand, kneel, stoop, and bend extensively. Employee must be able to use hand tools, including cutting knives and shears. Employees must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions, including rain, cold, heat, and high winds. Employees must be able to work in temperatures that can range from 30 degrees Fahrenheit to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the time of employment. Work is performed based on weather temperatures, employees must be able to work in the day, evening, or nights. Employees will be exposed to dusty conditions, exposed to mud, and other natural elements. This work may entail exposure to plant pollens, insects, and noxious plants. At times, the fields and crops will be treated with insect and/or disease control sprays, employees will be required to abide by the Worker Protection Standards and re-entry times. Employees may be required to work in an outdoor environment or an indoor environment. Proper PPE must be worn at all times to include but not limited to, hand-protection, slip resistant shoes, face coverings, etc.

Special Requirements

All workers should have at least 3 months experience operating 50+HP Farm equipment. Applicants must be able to furnish affirmative job references from recent employers operating comparable operations establishing acceptable previous experience. All Workers must be at least 18 years of age. Must be physically able to meet and perform all job specifications stated in job order. Must be able to work in the hot humid weather for extended periods of time. Workers are subject to random drug testing post hire at no cost to the employee post hire. Failing or refusing a drug test will result in immediate termination