SUMMARY:

The tractor driver will perform maintenance and operate all farm equipment to spray pesticides, mow/disk weeds, shred brush, and any farm equipment-related jobs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Limoneira’s job descriptions describe the key areas of responsibility but do not attempt to describe all activities or areas of responsibility. In most cases, the description covers approximately 80% of an individual's daily, weekly, or monthly job duties

• Operate or maintain equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors, combines, and construction equipment
• Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery
• Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions
• Attach farm implements such as plows, discs, sprayers, or harvesters to tractors, using fasteners and tools
• Notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions
• Operate tractor-attached implements to plant, fertilize, dust, and spray crops
• Mix specified materials or chemicals and spray fields
• Spray fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, weeds, fungi, and diseases, using all sprayers
• Comply with all Safety and Food Safety Rules
• Other job duties as assigned by Supervisor or Management

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Must have experience safely operating all types of tractors used in farming; must have Arizona Driver’s License and be Certified as a Tractor driver

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  SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must be able to use any and all cultural implements that are attached to the tractors; must know the proper way to disk, mow, shred, and harrow a grove; must be able to operate a high-speed sprayer; must be attentive to the sounds of a proper operating tractor and be alert for anything that might signal a problem with the equipment; fluency in English and Spanish to communicate with supervisor and coworkers

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  PERSONAL TRAITS:

Must be able to follow directions from a supervisor; must be able to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures; must maintain a good attendance and punctuality record; must be able to accept constructive criticism

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  REASONING ABILITY:

Must be able to apply common sense understanding to fulfill written, oral or visual instructions

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  TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Must know the proper personal protective equipment to wear when applying pesticides