Ag Equipment Operator

H2ajobs; Village Meadows (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation assistance

Job summary

H2ajobs in Village Meadows, AZ, United States, seeks a farm laborer to operate tractors and GPS-guided equipment to plant, cultivate, spray, and harvest crops, and to set up irrigation.

The role requires one month of recent, verifiable experience, the ability to lift 50 lbs, and a valid CDL with a clean driving record. Drug testing may be required, and housing and meals are provided. Transportation to stores weekly is included where applicable.

Qualifications

• One month of recent, verifiable farm work experience.
• Must obtain a valid CDL and have a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Random drug testing may be required.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and machinery, including GPS-guided units, to plant, cultivate, harvest, and apply fertilizers and sprays.
• Set up and repair irrigation equipment and maintain farm vehicles and implements.
• Load agricultural products into trucks for transport to market or storage facilities, ensuring proper fill.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, repair farm buildings and fences, and attach implements using hand tools.

Job description

Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery (much of which is equipped with GPS) to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops; Set up, operate, and repair irrigation equipment; Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment; Load agricultural products into trucks without over or underfilling bed or trailer, and drive to market or storage facilities; Clean work areas and maintain grounds and landscaping; Repair farm buildings, fences, and other structures; Mix materials, dump solutions or seeds into planter or sprayer machinery; Attach implements using hand tools.

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: 1 months

One (1) month recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed. Must be able to obtain following hire appropriate CDL and obtain clean driving record to drive trucks. 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 for an illegal/controlled substance or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.