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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Farm Hand, Equiptment Operator

Ralph Jones

Monticello, KY

$14.26 per hour

INACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+16062784561
Email address to Apply:
jennyrena36@gmail.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
5
Job Duties:
Planting, Cultivating, & Harvesting Row Crop: Duties to include, but not limited to: Workers may drive and operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, harvest and store grain crops such as corn, wheat, soybeans, etc. Attach farm implements such as plow, disc, and drill to tractor and drive tractor in field to till soil and plant / cultivate crop. Perform variety of other duties such as husking and shelling corn. Lubricating and repairing farm machinery and unloading grain onto conveyors to storage bins and elevators. Assist in set-up of product for storage/sale of crop. Attach implements such as disc mower, hay rake, hay baler, and drive tractor to harvest hay. Assist in hooking up wagons/trailers to moving hay to designated locations for storage. Workers will assist in feeding, vaccinating and tagging cattle as well as assist in calving if needed and weaning, perform pasture maintenance and weed management; move cattle between pastures on rotational grazing; calve heifers and cows, treat sick cattle; supplement cow and calf diet with feed, mineral, nutrients. Bottle feed calves if needed. Operate tractor to move and spread manure, fertilize, sow cover crops. Alternative Work; General farm maintenance and other duties as required in the farming operation maintenance. Includes, but not limited to, preparing barns, draining fields, preparing land for planting, maintenance of tools & equipment, and other work as directly related to the crop activities for which the worker is hired. Also includes fixing, clearing, and painting of fences / barns. Such work will be offered when climate or crop conditions preclude working in the primary activities listed above and only after the first week guarantee is met. General Conditions: A normal work week is Monday through Friday from 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m includes 1 hour lunch break and Saturday 07:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If work is available beyond normal workdays, employer may offer, but not require, worker an opportunity to work additional hours. Workers will report to work at designated time and place as directed by assigned employer each day. However, workers may be requested to ten (10) hours per day depending on the conditions in the fields and the maturity of the crops. Also, workers may be requested to work on federal holidays and their Sabbath but will not be required to do so. Workers may volunteer to work additional hours when work is available. Down time: Workers should expect occasional periods of little or no work because of weather, crop or other conditions beyond the employer’s control. These periods can occur any time throughout the season. Worker may be required to work in fields when crops are wet with dew / rain and should have suitable clothing for conditions which include light rain and temperatures ranging from 10 degrees to more than 100 degrees. Workers should be able to stand, bend, stoop and work for prolonged periods of time and be physically fit to perform duties as assigned. Workers will be trained for period of two (2) days (14 hours) after which workers will be expected to perform job required. Care must be exercised at all times to prevent bruising or breaking crops. Care must also be exercised with any use of equipment.
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:
No
Special Requirements:
The employer will train the workers for a period of two day after which the worker will be expected to work without constant supervision. Tools and Equipment: The employer will furnish, without charge, all tools, supplies, and equipment required in the performance of the specified work. Workers will be charged for any willful damage or loss of such tools, equipment and employer provided housing.
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Ralph Jones
Location:
Monticello , KY 42633
Telephone Number:
+16065758325

Worksite

Address:
114 Charles Jones Rd., Monticello, KY 42633

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-23100-917696
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
4/19/2023

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