Agricultural Equipment Operator And General Farm Worker

Job description

Job duties include but is not limited to:
Row crop farming: drive and operate farm machinery to plant, spray, cultivate, harvest and store crops.
Attach farm implements such as plow, disc and drill to tractor.
Till soil, rock picking, plant and cultivate grain.
Irrigation of rice and soybeans. Drain excess water from crops and assist in irrigation of crops.
Operate heavy farming equipment like tractors, 18 wheelers, spray rig.
Tow harvesting equipment.
Drive semi-trucks to transport crops to elevator or storage area.
Equipment maintenance - general lubrication incidental repair to farm machinery.
General maintenance, including welding
Manual labor: pick up and carry sacks of grain, load and unload trucks.

Applicants must note that the farm is a drug and alcohol free environment.
Zero alcohol tolerance policy on the entire farm, including housing.
Smoking is allowed, but not inside of housing, farm buildings and any vehicles.

Crops: Rice and soybeans

Special Requirements

Minimum of 3 months experience is required.
Good communication skills in English will be beneficial.
Job duties require intense physical labor - extensive pushing, pulling, sitting and walking. Some duties will involve repetitive movements, frequent stooping or bending over.
Work is performed outdoors and workers will be exposed to extreme temperatures and humid conditions.
Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 - 90 days of hire.
Experience in driving a 18 wheeler and tractors will be beneficial.
Workers must be reliable and timely