Ag Equipment Operator

H2ajobs; Aubrey (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Weekly transportation to stores

Job summary

H2ajobs in Arkansas is seeking farm laborers to operate tractors and machinery for planting, fertilizing, and harvesting crops. You will record crop data and assist in loading inputs and transporting them to fields and storage facilities.

Responsibilities also include basic repair of equipment and helping with irrigation. Housing and meals are provided by the employer, with weekly transportation access, and a requirement of two months' farm experience and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Two months of recent and verifiable farm work experience.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must speak and understand English.
• Random drug test may be required after hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and machinery to plant, fertilize, and harvest crops.
• Record crop data such as yields and pesticide use.
• Load inputs and drive trucks to fields and storage facilities.
• Repair and maintain farm vehicles and equipment.
• Help with irrigation setup and maintenance; inspect crops.

Skills

English

Job description

Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery (much of which is equipped with John Deere or Trimble GPS) such as combine, cotton picker, KMC peanut digger, Amadas combine, etc. to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops such as soybeans, corn, cotton; Record information about crops such as pesticide use, yields, or costs; Participate in the inspection, grading, sorting, storage, and post-harvest treatment of crops such as working with bins and augers to load carts and trailers; Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment; Set up, repair, maintain, and operate irrigation equipment; Inform farm managers of crop progress; Load inputs and drive trucks to transport to fields, load crops and drive trucks to transport to fields and storage facilities such as elevators, bins, silos, piles/bags; Clean work areas and maintain grounds and landscaping; Haul and spread fertilizer and other materials to condition soil; Repair farm buildings, fences, and other structures; Mix materials, dump solutions or seeds into planter or sprayer machinery; Attach implements using hand tools. Must speak and understand English.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities, all of which are in working order, including refrigeration, space for food preparation, cooking accessories and utensils, appliances, and dishwashing facilities so that workers may prepare their own meals. Kitchen facilities include adequate sinks with hot and cold water under pressure. Employer will provide transportation once a week to assure workers access to stores where they can purchase groceries, when the employer is providing cooking and kitchen facilities.

Transport: See Addendum C

Experience wanted: 2 months

Two (2) months of recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed. 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.