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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

4

Job Duties:

Perform duties like drive, operate fam machinery to plant, cultivate, harvest, irrigate, and store grain crops such as soybeans, corn, and wheat. Attach farm implements such as plow, disc, sprayer, and drill to tractor, Till soil, plant and cultivate grain crops and corn. Tow harvesting equipment. Drive and operator tractors for discing, hipping, planting, cultivating, spraying, and harvesting. Drive grain trucks to transport crops to elevator or storage area, on farm, and drive semis delivering grain to the local mills and grain terminals, off the farm. No CDL required. Workers will be responsible for doing minor repairs on machinery and operating of grain bin facilities. Workers will do pre-harvest grain bin maintenance. Duties will be to inspect inside of bin, checking for birds' nests, cracked belts, rough sounds in the motor, and any divots in the tracks. Inspect the outside of bins, making sure the door is sealing properly with no visible gaps. Inspect ladders and steps for loose bolts, broken ladder rungs, and clear them of all obstructions. Workers will also inspect fan and heater. Workers will examine and listen to machines, motors, gasoline and diesel engines, and equipment for operational defects. Workers will dismantle defective units, repair or replace, using hand/shop tools. Workers will do minor repairs & possible replace components such as carburetors, fuel pumps, generators, ignition points, and spark plugs. Adjusts and lubricates machines and equipment to ensure efficient operations. May do minor repairs to motors to maintain electrical system. Workers may be asked to do carpentry work using supplied hand/work owner tools. ATV side by side, bulldozer, plasma cutter, drill, lathe, air seeder, twin row planter, single row planter, 3 pt. drill, field cultivators, Kelley tool, land plain, dirt buggy, dike plow, roller, mower, 3 pt. blade, grain cart, roll a cone, chisel plow, multi grater, and misc. hand tools. May drive workers to/from work locations and to grocery store.

Job Classification:

45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

Applicants must be 18 years or older per liability insurance requirements. Employer may conduct criminal background checks on all new applicants for employment at employer's expense. Three (3) months experience as an agricultural equipment operator and planting, irrigating, cultivating, and harvesting grain crops and corn. A valid driver's license is required to operate company vehicles. Workers should come prepared wearing appropriate clothing and footwear for the environmental and working conditions described. Cell phone can only be using during breaks, emergencies, and to communicate with the supervisor when needed. Worker must be able to lift 75-100 lbs. All tools, supplies, and equipment will be provided at no cost to the workers. Workers must not have any physical limitations that would prevent them from performing duties of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Number of Hours Per Week:

55

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Walter R. Rice Farms, Inc.

Location:

Batesville, MS 38606

Worksite

Address:

Hwy 51, Batesville, MS 38606

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24344-527105

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

12/20/2024

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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