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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

4

Job Duties:

AAgricultural Equipment Operator: prepare soil for planting, plant, cultivate and mechanically harvest grain sorghum, soybeans, wheat, corn and other row crops. Operate or tend equipment or machinery used in agricultural production, such as tractors, sprayers and self-propelled combines. Operate towed machines such as grain carts. Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect problems. Troubleshoot, repair and perform minor maintenance on farm vehicles and equipment. May repair fences, greenhouses, farm buildings and other structures, or perform irrigation activities. Perform farm, field and shed sanitation duties. Mow grass and operate trimmer around farm buildings. Direct and monitor the work of casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting. May operate farm vehicles to haul crops and drive other farmworkers from place to place around the farm properties (including on public roads to reach farmer’s fields) during the workday. May operate light truck or van off the farm and over the road to drive themselves or other farmworkers from place to place, such as to the grocery store, bank, government agencies, medical or dental offices and so forth. May operate truck to transport crops produced on the farm (in its unmanufactured state) to storage or to market or to a carrier for transportation to market. 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 driver’s 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.

Job Classification:

45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

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. Must be able to follow basic written instructions, identify and respond appropriately to alerts and other messages in English from the GPS-guided control systems, identify numbers, and count. Requires minimum 3 months verifiable work experience operating up to 170 hp tractors with farm implements. Must commit to work entire contract period. Workers will be expected to perform any of the listed duties and work on any crop as assigned by the employer and/or

Number of Hours Per Week:

48

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Fairgreene Farms Inc.

Location:

Arabi, GA 31712

Worksite

Address:

119 1st Street East, Arabi, GA 31712

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-25046-697768

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

2/27/2025

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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