Agricultural Equipment Operator/ Operador De Equipo Agrícola

Work Tasks

• Planting, cultivating, irrigating, and harvesting crops including potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and grains.
• Drive and operate farm equipment used in agricultural production such as tractors and combines.
• Attach farm implements such as plows, discs, and drills to tractors and drive tractors in field to till soil, plant, and spray crops.
• Mix specified materials or chemicals, and dump solutions, powders, or seeds into planter or sprayer machinery.
• Adjust, repair, and service farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions.
• Drive trucks to haul crops and seed, from fields to storage buildings on farm.

Job Requirements

• Certification/License Requirements: Driver Requirements - 3 months of previous work experience.
• Willingness to commit to the entire contract period.
• Meet All Qualifications Of The Clearance Order.
• Be able, willing and qualified to perform the work.
• Able to work in extreme temperature.
• Willing to lift 60 lbs. repeatedly throughout the day.
• Willing to make repetitive movements.
• Extensive pushing and pulling.
• Extensive walking and stooping.
• Anticipate being available to work on the start date and through the period of the contract.
• Able to perform all duties within this job description in a safe manner adhering to all established orchard safety guidelines, practices and procedures.
• Must wear all required and assigned personal protective equipment at all times when required to do so.
• Worker must wear proper clothing and footwear depending on the season.
• All footwear must be closed-toed and durable due to safety precautions.