Agricultural Equipment Operator
Employer
32505 La 1
White Castle, LA 70788
United States
Job description
Work will be performed in shifts from Monday-Sunday from 6:00am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, and 10pm-6am, with paid lunch. Additional hours may be offered; however, workers will not be required to work more than 8 hours per day. 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. Hours may fluctuate due to weather conditions or mechanical breakdowns but will not reduce the 3/4 guarantee over the life of the contract.
The majority of duties include operating trucks and equipment to transport sugarcane, in connection with the harvesting of the crop, from the fields to the mill. Pre-harvest duties include preparing trucks, equipment, and fields for harvest activities, including cleaning equipment, minor equipment maintenance, and repairs. Perform manual labor to assist in loading and unloading sugarcane, transport cane and drop trailers at designated location. Secondary duties may include cleaning, maintenance, and repairing equipment, fences, and farm buildings. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, tractors, implements, trucks, and agricultural and mechanical equipment. Perform clean-up and post-harvest activities. Use mowers and weed eaters on employer's premises and workers' housing around wells, buildings, farm equipment. May burn debris, leaves, and stalks. Clean and maintain all work areas, grounds, and facilities. Perform farm, field and shed sanitation duties.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Persons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. Must be 18 or older. A Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or equivalent Federal de Conductor is required. Two (2) months of experience operating 18-wheelers required. All tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform the duties assigned are provided to the worker, without charge or deposit. Work is done in all kinds of weather from extreme heat to extreme cold. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honeybees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Safety procedures must be followed. Vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles must be reported immediately.
Special Requirements
Housing is provided subject to allowable deduction.
Must pass physical exam, at the employer's expense.
Must obtain required DOT paperwork before starting work.
Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test (at no cost to the worker), as part of fitness for duty and workers safety. Drug testing relates to safety assurance in a working environment. Testing positive or failure to comply with the random drug testing may result in immediate termination from employment. Negative drug test results are required before starting work.
Employer will notify workers of any change to start time.
Assist with Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) policies.
Possibility of work breakdown will not reduce the workers guarantee over the life of the contract.
Prior to any termination for cause, employer evaluates workers' performance of required tasks and compliance with Work Rules and other employer policies.