Agricultural Equipment Operators

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Crops/Commodities: vegetables including, but not limited to, peppers,

squash, onions, , potatoes and grain. Drive tractors and planters, and

operate other mechanized farm equipment to plant, cultivate, and harvest

vegetables. Use farm equipment to cut, pull, dig, thresh, clean, chop,

bag, or bundle harvested crops. Load/unload harvested vegetables or

other materials manually or with mechanized equipment such as conveyors,

or handtrucks. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Prepare and/or clear land for

planting using mechanized or hand equipment to remove trash, rocks, or

other debris or material that may interfere with planting or harvesting

activities. Level land by moving dirt and other materials. Equipment may

include tractors, dozers, planters, mowers, plows, sprayers,

cultivators, power shears, chainsaws, bobcats, skid loaders, high lifts,

and trucks or other vehicles. Manipulate controls to set, activate, and

adjust mechanisms on machinery. Adjust speeds of cutters, blowers, and

conveyors and height of cutting head. Clean, adjust, repair, and perform

routine service on equipment (e.g., lubricating grease points,

inspecting and maintaining fluid levels, checking belt and conveyor

tensions, and maintaining tires, wheels, bearings, belts, and other wear

parts). Repair or replace defective parts. Attach farm implements (e.g.,

plows, harrows, discs, sprayers) using hand tools. May assist with other

general farm maintenance or repairs. Install/maintain irrigation systems

and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig

and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. Workers must

operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator,

others, the employer\'s products and property. Failure to comply with

safety requirements and operating instructions may result in

disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination. Must wear

assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for

work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear.

Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to

start work. Outdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light

rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme

temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary.

Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe

enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey

bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may

affect a worker\'s ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors for

long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or

walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping.

Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects

(product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting

requirements. Employer-paid post-hire random drug testing required.

Workers with a clean driving record (no major moving violations such as

but not limited to Driving While Intoxicated or Reckless Driving) and

able to obtain an insurable driver\'s license may drive company

vehicles. Workers with appropriate licenses and a valid doctor\'s

certificate may transport other workers. Applicants must be able to

furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party

documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior

experience. Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to

workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and

communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine

activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties

in a proficient manner without close supervision. Supervisor(s) will

provide instructions and irections to workers. Workers must be able to

comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to

supervisors.