- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 9
- Job Duties:
- Workers will perform general farm operations and tasks like, but not limited to- drive and operate farm machinery to prepare ground, plant, harvest and store crops. Use planting equipment such as a John Deere DB60, 36 row planters, and a John Deere DB80, 48 row planters. Cultivate with equipment such as a John Deere 2210 cultivator. Drive tractors such as John Deere 7610, 2940, 4440, 4850, 8520T, 9320T, 9520T, 9620, 9430, and 9630 to pull, operate and move other farm equipment. Attach farm implements; such as a John Deere 3710 or 3700 plow, John Deere 635 disc or 637 disc, and a John Deere 455 front fold 30’ drill to a tractor. Tow harvesting equipment such as John Deere 640FD and 645FD bean head, John Deere 612C and 718C corn head. Drive and operate self-propelled combine such as John Deere S780 and 9870. Operate grain carts such as Brent 1082 and 1394 grain cart. Maintain structures and equipment. Perform a variety of maintenance duties such as lubricating and repairing farm machinery and trucks. Move farm machinery and equipment to and from multiple locations and fields during planting and harvesting season. Assist with transporting water to the fields during spraying season with a water truck. Drive truck to haul crops, supplies and tools. Spray crops with sprayers such as John Deere 4930 and 8520T, 3-point sprayer. Exposure to extreme temp, repetitive movements, extensive pushing, pulling walking and frequent stooping Involves lifting and carrying of 60 lbs frequently
The hours listed represent the normal work schedule. Due to the nature of the duties and weather it is the prevailing practice to work substantially more, less or different hours than those listed, sometimes for extended periods of time. When the number of hours for a week exceeds the number listed then, the worker may be offered, but not required, to work more hours. Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on the weekend, a worker’s Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time.
- Job Classification:
- 45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators