Agriculture Equipment Operator

Job description

Workers will perform assigned duties as instructed by their supervisor. Duties may vary from time-to-time, and may include all of the following job specifications:

Workers will operate power equipment including but not limited to: tractors, planters, general tillage equipment, mowers, plows, sprayers, cultivators, power shears, chain saws, fork lifts, skid loaders and pick-up trucks. Must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without discretion in a manner that protects the operator, other employees, crops, trees, facilities, and equipment.

Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Mix and 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 farm building/field maintenance and repairs.

Adjust, repair, and service farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions. Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. Operate or tend equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors, combines, and irrigation equipment.

Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required.

Workers with a clean driving record and able to obtain an insurable driver's license may be required to drive company vehicles.

Persons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer.

Special Requirements

The employer may conduct a criminal background check and/or drug/alcohol test post-employment at the employers expense. Per the Department of Labor O-Net survey for job code 45.2091, Job Zone 1, SVP <4.0, the employer requires 3-month verifiable experience.