Agricultural Equipment Operator
Employer
325 Delta City Road
Hollandale, MS 38748
United States
Job description
Job duties require operating heavy equipment including, but not limited to, fertilizer and lime self propelled applicators, front end loaders, self propelled sprayers, forklifts, backhoe, excavator, conveyors, self propelled mower, tender trailers, tractors with various implements attached, combines, pick up trucks, and semi trucks to transport equipment to and from jobs as well as to harvest and transport crops to elevator or storage areas. Job will also require using hand tools to perform repair and maintenance on field and fertilizer equipment, removing undesirable plants and objects from fields, cleaning equipment with pressure washers, cleaning in and around shop areas to ensure that operational areas are maintained and organized, using mowers and other tools to maintain yards and facilities. Other manual duties include securing equipment for transport, laying and removal of poly pipe and other irrigation systems, mechanic work, maintenance of all fertilizer applicators/associated equipment, farm equipment, headquarters and office locations, painting around the shop as needed, loading and shoveling fertilizer and lime, securing equipment for transport, and shovel work. Daily job duties may vary. Basic English literacy, reading, and math skills are required. Applicants must have or be able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of hire and have 3 months of experience. Applicants must be able to use and understand the GPS equipment and variable rate technology within the machinery. Increase or bonus may be possible depending on experience or merit.
Special Requirements
Job will require periods when workers may be exposed to varying weather conditions and extensive pushing, pulling, sitting, walking, stooping, bending, or repetitive movements. Random drug testing and criminal background checks may occur post-hire at the employers expense. These checks may be performed to ensure a safe housing and work environment for all workers.