Equipment Operator
Employer
2325 US Highway 54
Dalhart , TX 79022
United States
Job description
Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of potatoes, corn, milo and wheat. The majority of the work activities during the overall contract period, however, will be related to agricultural equipment operation.
Duties will include the following responsibilities: maintain, drive, attach and operate farm implements/tractors/equipment to till soil, plant, cultivate, fertilize, and harvest crops; make minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on farm machinery; may mix and/or spray chemicals (according to appropriate restrictive use laws, when/if applicable); remove undesirable and excess growth from crops or farm grounds; remove rocks from field; paint/repair/maintain farm structures; perform general clean-up of farm areas; operate vehicle, motor bike or all-terrain vehicle in the course of performing duties; drive pickup in course of performing duties as well as to town to obtain parts/supplies; transport crops to market; drive, load/unload trucks such as 10 wheel and/or semi-trucks and 2 or 3 axel trucks; backup trucks in tight maneuvering conditions; climb in and out of tall trucks and various truck beds and/or trailers several times a day; work with augers, gas motors, generators and electrical cords; haul fertilizer and/or fuel from storage tanks to fields; haul compost/manure/water from/to fields or to/from market; conduct small repairs and daily maintenance on trucks; haul crops from fields to storage facilities/cellars/warehouses; drive gasoline or diesel-powered tractor-trailer combination to transport and deliver agricultural products between farms and processing/storage facilities; inspect truck/trailer(s) for defects before and after trips and submit report indicating truck condition; load/unload truck, including the use of equipment/tractors/loaders to assist in the task; assist others in loading/unloading truck; inspect loads to ensure cargo is secure; fit tarp over loaded truck; secure cargo for transport, using ropes blocks, chain, binders, or covers; maintain telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions; wash/clean/maintain trucks and trailers; check vehicle to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order; watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure truck is working properly; inspect truck equipment and supplies, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water and maintain/replace/replenish as needed; release ropes blocks, chains, binders, or covers to facilitate unloading of cargo.
Irrigation duties will include the following: operate, maintain and repair pivot system; lubricate, adjust, repair, and replace parts such as sprinkler heads and drive chains using hand tools; observe revolving sprinklers and adjust to ensure proper operation and uniform distribution of water; disassemble, service and store pipes/mainlines/wheel lines after irrigation season
Duties related to the sorting/packing/harvesting of potatoes will include the following: pushing button to start machinery; tend/ monitor machine to ensure proper movement of product; discard diseased/rotting/inferior product and foreign matter; general cleanup; sort produce according to grade, color and size; clean up around conveyors and worksite; alert equipment operator of equipment clogging/malfunctions; aid operator in correct machine performance.
Special Requirements
Applicants must have 20 days experience with agricultural equipment operation and provide the contact information of at least one reference who can verify experience and performance. Applicants hired must be able to obtain a valid drivers license within 30 days of hire as driving on public roads may be required