Agricultural Equipment Operators

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**Consultant, please conduct a seated interview. Applicant \"Must Have 3

months of experience. Place of Employment: Quincy,Washington. Period of

Intended Employment: 04/15/2025-11/15/2025**

**Basic Job Requirements:** Lifting requirement \_\_\_60\_\_\_\_\_ lbs.,

Exposure to extreme temperatures, Extensive pushing or pulling,

Extensive sitting or walking, Frequent stooping or bending over,

Repetitive movement

**Job Duties:** Crops: Corn, Wheat, Beans, Sunflowers, Oilseeds canola,

Peas, Hay, Cilantro, Carrots Drive tractors and balers, and operate

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

hay, vegetable, seed, and/or oilseed crops. Perform manual and

mechanized tasks including but not limited to: bush-hogging fields;

disking; aerating; seeding (using mechanical drills and seeders);

fertilizing, weed spraying, mowing, tedding, raking, baling, and

stacking. Operate grain carts. 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 (Having experience

with modern Global Positioning Systems(GPS) such as John Deere StarFire

or Trimble is recommended). 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. ay assist with other general

farm maintenance or repairs. Install/maintain irrigation systems and

water lines. Have experience operating, diagnosing and repairing center

pivot irrigation systems. Move and install irrigation pipes and

equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates.

Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants.

Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant

related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth,

climate and crop conditions. The Employer attests that these workers

will be properly trained by the farm manager who has a valid Private

Applicator license which is the standard pursuant to the Washington

State Department of Agriculture (WSDA). Furthermore, the farm manager

will be available to ensure that workers understand all chemical labels,

safety instructions, and application instructions pursuant to WSDA. This

job requires a minimum of 3 months of agricultural experience handling

both manual and mechanized tasks including operating heavy agricultural

equipment like Tractors, Swathers, Combines, Hay Balers, and a multitude

of tillage tools. Job also requires proficiency in the operation of GPS

systems such as Trimble and Starfire. Applicants must be able to furnish

verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience.

Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs. Work is to be done for long periods

of time in the field, when plants may be wet with dew and rain, and may

be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high

humidity and extreme temperatures. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod,

insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers ability to

perform the job. Workers must be able to perform the required work with

or without reasonable accommodations. Workers must operate all equipment

properly and in a manner that protects opera or, others, the employers

products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and

operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and

including immediate termination. Work 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. Must wear assigned personal protective equipment

when required. Must report for work daily wearing appropriate work

clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Casual clothing not

permitted. Workers wearing inappropriate clothing will not be permitted

to start work. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break when working more

than 5 hours. Must report to work at the designated time and place each

day. Daily or weekly work schedules may vary due to weather, sunlight,

temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify

workers of any change to start/end times. Employer may request, but not

require that workers work more than the stated daily hours, on the

workers Sabbath, or on federal holidays. Workers may not report for work

under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Possession or use of illegal

drugs or alcohol on company worksites or vehicles is prohibited and will

be cause for immediate termination. Out of concern for the safety of

other workers, staff or the public at large, the emplo