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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Ag Equipment Operator

TK Family Farm

Slaton, TX

$11.81 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+15807444031
Extension
3295

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
5
Job Duties:
We farm 3000 acres of cotton and grain, along with having cattle and dorper sheep. We irrigate using drip irrigation and pivot systems. We operate John Deere equipment with GPS systems on several. Seeking someone with knowledge in operating and repairing our farm machinery, planting and harvesting cotton and grain crops, as well as working with livestock. Skills in mechanics and welding are also preferred. Job duties may include and are not limited to tasks such as: apply products such as fertilizers, pesticides, growth inhibitors, etc; attach/detach implements; clean work areas; direct and monitor work during planting and harvesting; haul and spread materials such as but not limited to fertilizer to condition the soil; inform farm managers of plants or crops progress; load and unload materials and commodities; maintain grounds and landscaping, mix materials, dump solutions or seeds into planter, spreader, sprayer type machinery; operate self propelled machinery; repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment; repair farm buildings, fences, and other structures; set up repair, maintain, and operate specialized equipment; tend to livestock by feeding, medicating, general care, grading, sorting, working, placing identification on, or relocating; tilling soil, transplanting, weeding, thinning, pruning crops; use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, loppers, and knives; use hand tools such as wrenches, crow bars, air tools, electric tools; work in extreme temperatures. Equipment such as but not limited to the following will be used/operated by the workers in conjunction with the duties being performed: air seeders, augers, combines or other harvesting equipment, cotton stripper/picker, GPS guidance systems, grain carts, forklift, irrigation equipment, mowers and other landscaping equipment, pickups, cars, etc, planters, self-propelled machinery, skid steers, sprayers, tillage equipment, tractors. The workers will be performing the duties to help produce: cattle, sheep, corn, cotton, grain sorghum, wheat. Must speak and understand English.
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:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
2
Special Requirements:
Two (2) months of recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed. Must be able to obtain appropriate drivers license following hire and obtain clean driving record. Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.
Number of Hours Per Week:
57
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
TK Family Farm
Location:
Slaton, TX 79364

Worksite

Address:
6822 E County Road 7900, Slaton, TX 79364

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-26006-538491
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
AEWR; US Workers: TX: $11.81; H2A Workers: TX: $9.97
Date Posted:
1/23/2026
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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