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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

2

Job Duties:

Job requires the operation of farm equipment tractors, sprayers, grain carts, field cultivator, turbo chopper, combines, hopper bottom, lawn mower, and trucks to till and plow soil, cultivate, plant, irrigate, fertilize, spray, harvest, and haul crops. Non CDL farm trucks will be loaded with agricultural products and driven on the farm and to storage facilities. Equipment will also be operated to perform dirt work in the employer owned/controlled fields. Workers will be required to load seed into planters; clean and service field and grain handling equipment; disposing of spoiled grain and chopping grass out of fields; perform minor mechanic work; operate mowers and weed eaters; maintain and service irrigation equipment such as pivots and pumps; laying irrigation piping in fields; cleaning and maintaining irrigation ditches; walking fields to check and maintain adequate water supply to crops; operate equipment required to run the grain storage facilities such as grain bins, dryers, and baggers; perform mechanic work; perform general maintenance; using hand tools and equipment to repair, clean and maintain farm vehicles, machinery, specialized machinery and agricultural equipment including grain augers; and hauling water to sprayers. There are few typical days and workers may be required to change duties and/or locations often and engage in various general functions. Daily duties may vary depending on crop, weather, and field conditions. The employer reserves the right to increase workers' pay or provide bonuses based on tenure, performance, or other factors that are solely based on the discretion of the employer.Crops: Corn, Soy Beans, Wheat

Job Classification:

45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Employer requires drug screen post hire at employers expense due to the liability of operating equipment. Employer requires criminal background check post-hire at employers' expense due to the presence of children on the farm and expensive tools and equipment. Failure to pass drug screen and/or criminal background check will result in termination of employment. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive sitting is required. Extensive walking is required. Frequent stooping is required. Repetitive movements is required. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed here in his sole discretion.

Number of Hours Per Week:

48

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Turner Planting Co.

Location:

Covington, TN 38019

Worksite

Address:

3580 Leighs Chapel Rd, Covington, TN 38019

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24365-576161

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

1/10/2025

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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