Farm Equipment Operator

Duties/Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to operate and attach/hook-up all farm/heavy equipment.
• Visually inspect equipment and vehicles operated each day and report items in need of repair.
• Perform various manual labor duties including filling sprayer tanks with water and chemicals according to formula.
• Operate field-type sprayer equipment from (ATV) presses lever, points nozzle and applies herbicide to selected area.
• Keep work areas and equipment clean.
• Perform all safety requirements as identified in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
• Absorb and assist in training new employees.
• Attend and participate in company safety programs.
• Ability to operate other equipment in the Functional area.

Requirements

• Ability to work daily and extended hours as necessary.
• Requires ability to properly manage and handle pesticides, fertilizers, fuels and lubricants.
• Requires ability to understand and comply with posted work rules and procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing and be able to safely operate vehicles.

About the Role

Turfgrass, King Ranch Enterprise is seeking an individual to perform various duties related to operating and maintaining heavy farm equipment. The position requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to follow safety protocols.