Agricultural Equipment Operators

This application encompasses maintaining and operating farm machinery and equipment as well as irrigation equipment and systems on a hay and row crop farm. Workers will also do general farm labor. All other duties assigned under this order will be those duties Agricultural Equipment Operator BLS Code 45-2091 and Code 45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers. This is a Skill level II position, and the employer requires three (3) months of agricultural equipment operator experience and there is a 60-pound lifting requirement. Workers will be required to work with minimal supervision once given work tasks. This is application includes multiple dates of need: March 5: 8 workers May 1: 4 workers Operators and truck drivers of all equipment will have the knowledge and skills to operate their piece of equipment safely and without accidents. They will hold a current driver's license required for what they are driving (non-CDL, farm exempt trucks and tractors.) They will be able to work efficiently with their co-workers and without any discrimination or infighting. They will be able to communicate well with their co-workers. They will be able to organize themselves to maximize daily productivity and without long startup delays each morning. They will be able to work as one unit such as a harvest operation, or solo as needed. All drivers will inspect and assist with service and maintenance of the equipment daily or as needed to ensure the equipment is operating normally. Non-functional items will be reported to their supervisor and/or the mechanic for repair. All operators and drivers will be responsible to keep their equipment clean and free of debris inside and out. All operators and drivers will be expected to perform or assist in repairs and upkeep. All tractor drivers will need to know how to adjust the functions of their machine including, engine and transmission settings, hydraulic settings, and autosteer settings. With training expected to use software applications to operate irrigation systems and understand and operate GPS unit in tractors and use provided smart phones.

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