Agricultural Equipment Operator
Employer
26.7319, -80.4116
Wellington, FL 33411
United States
Job description
Crops/Commodities:
sugar cane.
Farm Equipment Operators will be asked to operate or maintain equipment which includes tractors, dozers, planters, mowers, plows, sprayers, cultivators, power shears. Specific job duties may include but are not limited to:
•Mow, cut, and weed fields.
•Prepare and/or clear land for planting using mechanized or hand equipment to remove trash, rocks, or other debris or material that may interfere with planting or harvesting activities.
•Assist with skip and leave planting as necessary and appropriate.
•Drain excess water from fields.
•Level land by moving dirt and other materials.
•Chop/segment sugarcane stalks with machetes or other tools as directed by employer.
•Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
•Adjust speeds of cutters, blowers, and conveyors and height of cutting head.
•Clean, adjust, repair, reassemble and perform routine service on equipment (e.g., lubricating grease points, inspecting and maintaining fluid levels, checking belt and conveyor tensions, maintaining tires, wheels, bearings, belts, and other wear parts, examining and listening to machines, motors, gasoline and diesel engines and equipment for operational defects, dismantling defective machines, motors, engines and equipment, repairing or replacing defective parts).
•Attach farm implements (e.g., plows, harrows, discs, sprayers) using hand tools.
•Before moving an assigned tractor, complete a pre-trip inspection of the tractor which includes adding engine fluid, changing the oil, checking brakes and tires, and cleaning filters.
•Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines.
•Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates.
•If applicable, apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants.
•If applicable, apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions.
•Assist with other general farm maintenance or repairs.
Communication: Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non- routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a proficient manner without close supervision. Harvesting specifications can change from time to time during the season due to crop or market conditions, even on the same crop. Workers will be expected to conform to the specific instructions given for each day’s work. Failure to comply with operating and safety standards and instructions may result in in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.Outdoor Work Expectations: Outdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honeybees, wasps, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker’s ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements.Additional Expectations:
•Operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer’s products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.
•Wear assigned personal protective equipment when required
Special Requirements
This job requires a minimum of 6 months of agricultural experience performing duties associated with operating and performing routine maintenance on agricultural equipment. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience. Saturday work required. Employer-paid post-hire drug and alcohol testing required. Criminal background check required. Post-hire physical required.