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Agricultural Equipment Operator

Phillips Acres, Inc.

Farmville, NC

$14.16 per hour

INACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+12525318516
Email address to Apply:
davidphillips8516@gmail.com
Web address to Apply:
www.ncworks.gov

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
5
Job Duties:
Agricultural Equipment Operator: Cultivate and mechanically harvest flue cured tobacco, sweet potato and cotton. Load and unload harvested crops. Operate or tend equipment or machinery used in agricultural production, such as tractors, loaders, sprayers and self-propelled combines. Operate towed machines such as grain carts, cotton module builder and cotton boll buggy. Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect problems. Troubleshoot, repair and perform minor maintenance on farm vehicles and equipment. Mow grass and operate trimmer around farm buildings and fields. May drive farm trucks and tow farm trailers to haul farm related materials, supplies, and harvested crops to designated locations as directed by the farm manager. May drive farm truck, bus, tractor, all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on the farm. May drive bus or van over the road. Though not a hiring requirement, if a worker drives a company vehicle during the period of employment then at the time of operating the company vehicle the driver must possess a valid drivers license issued by a U.S. state or foreign equivalent and operate the company vehicle in accordance with the license restrictions and vehicle classifications applicable to that license. The use or possession or being under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol during working time is prohibited. Workers may be requested to submit to random drug or alcohol tests at no cost to the worker. Failure to comply with the request or testing positive may result in immediate termination. All testing will occur post-hire and is not a part of the interview process. Negative result may be required post-hire and before commencing work. Must be able to lift 75 lbs. to shoulder height repetitively throughout the workday. Basic literacy and mathematical ability required. Requires minimum 3 months verifiable work experience operating up to 200 hp tractors with farm implements. Must commit to work entire contract period. Workers may be required to perform work that is incidental to farming the crops listed in the application. All other duties, if any assigned, will be those duties of Farm Worker, Diversified Crops, DOT code 407.687-010 (SOC (ONET/OES) code 45-2092.02). This is a very demanding and competitive business in which quality specifications must be rigorously adhered to. Sloppy work cannot and will not be tolerated. The worker understands that if he abandons his employment or is terminated for cause prior to the end of the anticipated period of employment, the worker will forfeit the guarantee and reimbursement of certain transportation costs. Excessive absences and/or tardiness cannot be tolerated and may result in termination. Daily individual work assignments, crew assignments, and location of work will be made by and at the sole discretion of the employer and/or workers supervisor. Workers may be assigned a variety of duties in any given day and/or different tasks on different days. Workers will be expected to perform any of the listed duties and work on any crop as assigned by the employer and/or workers supervisor. Operador De Equipo Agrcola: Cultivar y cosechar mecnicamente tabaco, camote y algodn. Cargar y descargar cultivos cosechados. Operar o tienden equipo o maquinaria utilizada en la produccin agricolas, como tractores, aspersores y cosechadoras autopropulsadas. Operar mquinas remolcadas, como carros de granos, el fabricante de mdulos de algodn y el carrito de algodn. Observar y escuchar a la operacin de maquinaria para detectar problemas. Solucionar problemas, reparar y realizar el mantenimiento de menor importancia en los vehculos y equipos agrcolas. Manejar camiones y remolques agrcolas para transportar materiales agrcolas relacionados, suministros y cosechas a los lugares designados como lo dirige el gerente de la granja.
Job Classification:
45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
3
Special Requirements:
The use or possession or being under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol during working time is prohibited. Workers may be requested to submit to random drug or alcohol tests at no cost to the worker. Failure to comply with the request or testing positive may result in immediate termination. All testing will occur post-hire and is not a part of the interview process. Negative result may be required post-hire and before commencing work. Must be able to lift 75 lbs. to shoulder height repetitively throughout the workday. Basic literacy and mathematical ability required. Requires minimum 3 months verifiable work experience operating up to 200 hp tractors with farm implements. Must commit to work entire contract period.
Number of Hours Per Week:
42
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Phillips Acres, Inc.
Location:
Farmville, NC 27828
Telephone Number:
+12525318516

Worksite

Address:
492 Phillips Lane, Farmville, NC 27828

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-22083-007890
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
4/4/2022

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