What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agricultural Equipment Operator position at Tom Downs Farms, Inc.?
This application encompasses multiple start dates of need. The employer anticipates the following
ranges of start dates in addition to the date listed in Section A.3:
3/2 - 4 workers
3/16 - 3 workers
These supplemental ranges of start dates be subject to change due to weather, crop and market
conditions, and other factors.
Alfalfa Hay, Timothy Grass, Organic Corn. Forage crops and other forms of silage
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The workers will assist with daily farm functions including but not limited to:
Operating various equipment for spraying, swathing, baling, and harvesting of Alfalfa and other crops. Proper irrigation is vital to establishing a healthy stand of alfalfa; therefore, the workers must have experience with flood and circle irrigation of alfalfa or similar crops.
Workers will be required to do their best to protect and not damage forage crops while working. Performs duties like: drive and operate farm machinery to cultivate, harvest and store crops. Groom and maintain the sod during growing stages. General farming duties such as servicing and repairing equipment, basic facility upkeep and shop work. Attach farm implements, such as plow, disc and drill to tractor. General lubrication, service (check fluids), and incidental repair to farm machinery.
See Addendum C - Additional Job Duties
Salary : $19