Agricultural Equipment Operator

Crops: Corn, Wheat, Beans, Sunflowers, Oilseeds canola, Peas, Hay, Cilantro, Carrots. Workers must be able to operate mechanized farm equipment (tractors, combines, hay swathers, balers, etc) used to plant, cultivate, and harvest grain, hay, vegetable, seed, and/or oilseed crops. Perform manual and mechanized tasks including but not limited to: bush-hogging fields; disking; aerating; seeding (using mechanical drills and seeders); fertilizing, weed spraying, mowing, tedding, raking, baling, and stacking. Operate grain carts. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Prepare and/or clear land for planting using mechanized or hand equipment to remove trash, rocks, or other debris or material that may interfere with planting or harvesting activities. Level land by moving dirt and other materials. Equipment may include tractors, dozers, planters, mowers, plows, sprayers, cultivators, power shears, chainsaws, bobcats, skid loaders, high lifts, and trucks or other vehicles (Having experience with modern Global Positioning Systems(GPS) such as John Deere StarFire or Trimble is recommended). Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery. Adjust speeds of cutters, blowers, and conveyors and height of cutting head. Clean, adjust, repair, and perform routine service on equipment (e.g., lubricating grease points, inspecting and maintaining fluid levels, checking belt and conveyor tensions, and maintaining tires, wheels, bearings, belts, and other wear parts). Repair or replace defective parts. ay assist with other general farm maintenance or repairs. Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Have experience operating, diagnosing and repairing center pivot irrigation systems. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions. The Employer attests that these workers will be properly trained by the farm manager who has a valid Private Applicator license which is the standard pursuant to the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA). Furthermore, the farm manager will be available to ensure that workers understand all chemical labels, safety instructions, and application instructions pursuant to WSDA.

Salary : $19