Agricultural Equipment Operator
Employer
310 STATION ROAD
HIGHLAND , NY 12528
United States
Job description
Under direction of supervisor, worker will perform any combination of tasks involved in the operation of tractors and farm machinery to plant, cultivate, spray and/or harvest apples and pears. Attach farm implements to tractors and drive tractors in fields to prepare soil, plant, fertilize, mow grass, cut brush, plant young trees, spraying fruit trees and plants and/or harvest crops. Drives tractor or truck to transport materials, supplies and products. Make adjustments and minor repairs to machinery. Mix chemical ingredients for weeds. Remove excess growth using pruning saws and clippers. Irrigate soil. Pick fruit apples & pears during harvest. Thin blossoms and immature fruit. Prop limbs to prevent breakage. Operate frost protection equipment. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. While working in the field, phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health and safety concerns and operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple instructions in English. A minimum of six months verifiable experience necessary in the aforementioned.
Special Requirements
WORKERS ARE EXPECTED TO COMPLY WITH ALL RULES IN THIS JOB ORDER AND ANY OTHER LAWFUL JOB-RELATED EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS. VIOLATION OF ANY RULE IN THIS JOB ORDER AND ANY OTHER LAWFUL JOB-RELATED EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION UP TO AND INCLUDING TERMINATION.