Agricultural Equipment Operator

Nolan Farms & Equipment is a seasonal row crop farm operation that plants and cultivates peanuts, corn, and cotton on a yearly basis. The reason the job is seasonal is due to the planting and harvest seasons of the row crops. The position involves a wide range of responsibilities related to agricultural operations, equipment, and routine maintenance. Duties include preparing fields for planting and operating various farm machinery such as tractors, plows, discs, sprayers, planters, seed drills, manure spreaders, and irrigation equipment. The role requires performing planting, weeding, spraying, fertilizing, and harvesting activities, including applying pesticides and fertilizers using hand or mechanical sprayers. The worker will install, maintain, and repair pivot and sprinkler irrigation systems, as well as load and unload crops or materials manually or with equipment like conveyors, forklifts, hand trucks, or augers. Additional tasks include loading hoppers and monitoring equipment functions to ensure proper operation. The job also includes mechanical skills such as general mechanical skills, John Deere mechanical skills, heavy duty and Diesel mechanical skills. Workers will be expected to inspect, maintain, and repair farm machinery and vehicles. Regular cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment of parts to ensure machinery operates efficiently is essential. Duties related to transportation include performing safety inspections, securing cargo, operating GPS and communication devices, and performing minor roadside repairs. Workers must load and unload materials, inspect equipment conditions, read maps, follow delivery instructions, and maintain vehicle safety standards. Throughout all tasks, maintaining the worksite to established standards and following appropriate safety procedures is required. The ideal candidate will have a strong agricultural background and farm skills experience, experience operating farm equipment, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment. Employer may, at its sole discretion, provide pay increases based on longevity or experience. Employer may also, at its sole discretion, offer performance-based incentive bonuses that are not guaranteed and are determined by the employer.

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