Farm Equipment Operator

Job description

Applicants hired for these farmworker positions will be given their specific daily work assignments by the grower, or individuals designated by the grower, at the farm where they are employed but should be prepared to perform all of the tasks in all of the crops described in this application.

For this application, applicants should expect their work assignments at the beginning of the employment period to begin with pre-planting activities, farm & field site preparation and other time sensitive seasonal activities that occur during the late winter and/or early spring farming cycle.

Please see Addendum C for comprehensive job descriptions and approximate timelines for crops and work activities.

Special Requirements

3 Months verifiable experience operating modern farm equipment 125+ horsepower required. Applicants must possess proper license (minimum Class C) or foreign equivalent to legally operate farm trucks on public highways in the jurisdiction involved in NC. See attachments for more details.
Applicants must possess proper license (minimum
class C or its foreign equivalent) to legally operate farm trucks on public highways
in the jurisdictions involved in NC. Applicants must have a minimum of 3 months
verifiable experience operating 125+ horsepower farm machinery. Must be able
to lift 60 lbs. on a consistent basis throughout each workday. Workers must be
able to work outdoors in variable weather conditions that include hot, cold, &
rain.