Agricultural Equipment Operator

State Employment Security Dept; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Employment Security Dept is seeking Agriculture Workers for blueberry operations in Everett, WA. Responsibilities include safely operating tractors and harvesters, maintaining equipment, and performing physical tasks in outdoor conditions.

Candidates must have experience in agriculture, be comfortable lifting heavy items, and willing to work at night in various weather conditions. Training on equipment and safety protocols will be provided.

Qualifications

• 2 months of experience required in agriculture or related fields.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures is a necessity.
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all tractor operations and use of blueberry tractors.
• Maintain and repair irrigation systems and associated equipment.
• Safely operate blueberry harvesters and perform necessary cleaning.

Skills

Experience in agriculture

Ability to lift 60 lbs

Comfortable working at night

Mechanical skills for basic repairs

Job description

Work Tasks

Agriculture Workers (Blueberry)

Job Requirements

• 2 Months experience
• Exposure to extreme temperatures
• Lifting requirement of 60 lbs.
• Repetitive movements.
• Frequent stooping or bending over.
• Extensive sitting and walking.
• Extensive pushing or pulling

Order Number: 293126708

Workers will be responsible for all tractor operations, including the safe and proper use of specialty blueberry tractors such as mechanical pruners, trimmers, mowers, sprayers and blueberry harvesters. Other equipment may include, but is not limited to, forklifts, farm trucks, ATV's, backpack sprayers, and other commonly used equipment and tools in agriculture.

The maintenance and repair of sprinklers (heads, lines, pipes, valves, pumps, etc.) on overhead cooling or other general or specific irrigation systems may also be needed. All training will be provided in the use of machinery and specifically for all the use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). During harvest operations, employees must safely operate a blueberry harvester, in accordance with the training received.

The seating of a blueberry harvester is at an elevated position, approximately 8 ft above ground. Employees must be physically able to climb ladders in and out of the harvester and work at elevated heights for long hours. Once the required loads are harvested for the day, operators must wash the machines using a pressurized 1.5" water hose for decontamination.

All employees must be comfortable working at night, in a wet environment, and in and around heavy equipment. Workers will be responsible for some of the basic repairs and maintenance of the machines which may include greasing, replacing, and repairing worn machinery parts. For employees who will operate tractor sprayers, it is noted that they will not be responsible for the preparation, mixing and filling of chemicals into sprayers; these workers will either have a valid pesticide license or be supervised by someone with a valid pesticide license.

The Employer attests that these workers will be trained appropriately by their supervisor who has a valid Private Applicators' license, which is the standard pursuant to the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA). Furthermore, their supervisor will be available to ensure that workers understand all chemical labels, safety instructions, and application instructions pursuant to WSDA.

Requisitos del puesto

• 2 meses de experiencia
• Exposición a temperaturas extremas.
• Requerimiento de levantar 27 kg (60 lb).
• Movimientos repetitivos.
• Agacharse o inclinarse con frecuencia.
• Permanecer sentado o caminando mucho tiempo.
• Empujar o jalar mucho tiempo

Los trabajadores serán responsables de todas las operaciones con tractores, incluyendo el uso seguro y adecuado de tractores especializados para arándanos, como podadoras mecánicas, desbrozadoras, segadoras, pulverizadores y cosechadoras de arándanos. Otros equipos pueden incluir, entre otros, montacargas, camiones agrícolas, vehículos todo terreno, pulverizadores de mochila y otros equipos y herramientas de uso común en la agricultura.

También podría ser necesario el mantenimiento y la reparación de aspersores (cabezales, líneas, tuberías, válvulas, bombas, etc.) en sistemas de refrigeración por aire u otros sistemas de riego generales o específicos. Se proporcionará capacitación sobre el uso de maquinaria y, específicamente, sobre el uso de EPP (Equipo de Protección Individual). Durante la