What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agricultural Equipment Operator position at The Center for Discovery, Inc?
Drive, operate, and work around farm machines to grow and harvest vegetables including artichokes, broccoli, beets, carrots, cabbage, celeriac, celery, eggplant, and garlic. Attach farm implements to tractors and drive tractors while operating implements in the field to till soil, plant, cultivate, and fertilize a large variety of crops. Thin and weed plants using hoes, shovels, or power-drawn implements. Workers will be driving tractors, assembling and moving irrigation equipment, and applying spray materials to a large variety of crops for insect, disease, and weed control, as well as fertilizers. They will also work in greenhouses planting, harvesting, and cleaning. Must be able to bend, stoop, and stand on their feet for long periods of time. Because the farm is part of a treatment center and school for individuals with disabilities, and farm work is included as part of the program for residents, farm workers must also be able and willing to interact effectively and safely with disabled individuals who are part of the therapeutic program. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Workers will be required to work in a multidisciplinary, therapeutic environment. A pre-employment drug screen and background check will be conducted at the employer’s expense.
Salary : $19