Agricultural Equipment Operator

Acerca del empleo

Operate self-propelled custom class harvesting machines to harvest corn, cotton and peanuts. 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, and perform routine service on equipment (e.g., lubricating grease points, inspecting and maintaining fluid levels, checking belt and conveyor tensions, and maintaining tires, wheels, bearings, belts, and other wear parts). Repair or replace defective parts. Attach farm implements (e.g., plows, harrows, discs, sprayers) using hand tools. May assist with other general farm maintenance or repairs. Workers that have/obtain the required license may drive semi tractor-trailer truck to/from delivery destinations. Regularly climb into and out of trucks and trailers. Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order. Inspect loads to ensure that product is secure. Secure product for transport. Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy. Maneuver trucks into and out of loading and unloading positions. Load-unload trailers and product. Handle equipment and product carefully to prevent damage. Drive tucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes in compliance with state regulations. Interact with roadway officials. Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspection and paperwork on trucks and trailers. Clean/maintain lights, windows, mirrors, and vehicle exterior. Add lubricants and fuel and DEF as needed. Perform preventative maintenance. Must be able to drive in rain and other hazardous conditions as needed. Drive in both on-road (paved) and off-road conditions. May drive other vehicle types. Use GPS and/or maps to navigate to destinations. Read/comprehend traffic signage and directions. Operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer’s products and property. Service heavy equipment, implements, trucks and trailers. Make in-field repairs. Operate, maintain and repair agricultural equipment with or without direction. Load seed into hoppers. Load cotton bales. Pick up and load loose cotton. Cover harvested peanuts with tarps. 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. Level land by moving dirt and other materials. Equipment may include tractors, dozers, planters, mowers, plows, sprayers, cultivators, power shears, chainsaws, bobcats, skid loaders, high lifts, and trucks or other vehicles. Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions. Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Normal commercial row crop farming operation work. Normal farm indoor shop work will need to be performed at times also. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker’s ability to perform the job. Persons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. Employer reserves the right to discharge an obviously unqualified worker, malingerer or recalcitrant worker who is physically able but is unwilling to perform the work necessary for the employer to grow a premium quality product, or for any other lawful reason.

Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker’s Sabbath or federal holidays.

Requerimientos

One year of experience operating heavy agricultural equipment is required. Work outdoors in inclement weather conditions. Work requires repetitive movements, frequent standing, sitting, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing/pulling and lifting, carrying and loading up to 50 lbs. Must be 21 years or older. Employer is a drug free workplace. Drug testing is conducted post-hire at the employers expense and is not part of the interview process.