Irrigators and Agricultural Equipment Operators

About the role

Irrigators and Agricultural Equipment Operators/Forklift Operators are needed to perform various tasks in vegetable fields. The role includes irrigation work, maintenance, and operation of farm equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general irrigation work via drip/sprinkler systems, including installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Operate and maintain various farm equipment for field preparation tasks such as planting, cultivating, fertilizing, and maintaining farms.
• Drive and operate tractors to attach and adjust farm implements, ensuring proper equipment operation.
• Conduct daily maintenance checks on tractors and drive them safely over difficult terrain.
• Understand and operate GPS systems for efficient field management.
• Assist in starting and stopping pumps and irrigation systems, as well as monitoring elevation in head water.
• Perform maintenance tasks such as bird control, weeding, trash removal, and tractor driving.
• Occasionally perform additional tasks like cleaning fields, picking up trash, and handling sprinkler pipe irrigation and maintenance.
• Receive temporary work assignments if injured, accommodating recovery periods under medical clearance.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of driving a tractor and passing a tractor safety training.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs., perform physical labor, and work in various weather conditions.
• Good eyesight for plant identification and harvesting, along with personal hygiene and appropriate attire.
• Knowledge of safety equipment usage and following company instructions.
• One month work experience as an irrigator and agricultural equipment operator.
• Lifting up to 0 pounds frequently and using hand tools.
• Working in conditions where skin and clothing become heavily soiled.
• Exposure to sun, mud, dust, wind, heat, cold, and other natural elements.
• Compliance with worker protection standards and re-entry times for pesticides and chemicals used in the fields.

Qualifications

• Able-bodied to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Good eyesight for plant identification and harvesting.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions, including rain, cold, high winds, etc.
• Physical stamina for extended periods of standing and walking on uneven ground.
• Personal hygiene and appropriate attire for outdoor work.
• Ability to follow instructions and take safety precautions.

Skills

• Driving and operating tractors and farm equipment.
• Understanding and operating GPS systems.
• Performing maintenance tasks such as irrigation and tractor operation.
• Handling physical labor and working in challenging environments.

Benefits

• Temporary work assignments for injured employees under medical clearance.

Pay

The pay details are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule details are not specified in the job posting.