Agriculture Equipment Operator

H2ajobs; Bisbee (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

H2ajobs in Bisbee, Arizona invites applications for a seasonal farmhand to operate agricultural equipment throughout the farming season. You will load, haul, transfer, and unload grain between yards and storage facilities, inspect and maintain machinery, and operate tractors, combines, and related equipment.

A valid Class D license is required, and about 3 months of experience is preferred. All safety procedures must be followed.

Qualifications

• 3 months of experience in agricultural equipment operation
• Valid Class D drivers license or eligibility to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Ability to follow safety procedures and operate equipment in a farm environment

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors, loaders, skid steers, trucks, tillage and planting equipment, sprayers, mowers and other farm machinery during planting and cultivation
• Load, haul, transfer, and unload grain between farm yards, bins, storage locations and facilities
• Inspect, clean, service and perform routine maintenance on equipment
• Perform general farm duties, grain handling and equipment cleaning as needed while adhering to safety protocols and employer policies

Job description

Operate agricultural equipment and machinery throughout the farming season. From December through the winter months, load, haul, transfer, and unload grain between farm yards, grain bins, storage locations, and agricultural facilities; inspect, clean, service, maintain, and perform routine repairs on agricultural equipment and machinery in preparation for the upcoming farming season. During spring and summer, operate tractors, loaders, skid steers, trucks, tillage equipment, planting equipment, sprayers, mowers, and other agricultural machinery used in planting, cultivating, maintaining, and producing crops. During harvest, operate combines, tractors, grain carts, trucks, augers, conveyors, loaders, and other equipment used to harvest, transport, handle, and store crops. Perform general farm duties, equipment cleaning and maintenance, grain handling, and other agricultural equipment operating duties as needed in connection with the employer’s agricultural operations. Follow all equipment operating and safety procedures.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Housing has fully equipped kitchen facilities to prepare meals. Transportation are provided to travel between housing, work and grocery stores to purchase groceries. Workers will be equipped to pack lunch. Workers will not be charged for meals.

Transport: The Employer will, as per H2A regulations, reimburse the worker for travel cost, including daily subsistence rates stipulated at the

time, from the worker’s place of residence to the workplace, and upon contract completion, from the workplace back to the worker’s

place of residence at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charge for the distance

involved, for example return bus and or airfare

Experience wanted: 3 months

A valid Class D drivers license is required for job duties involving the operation of farm vehicles and equipment on public roadways. Workers who do not possess the required license at the time of hire must be legally eligible to obtain one and obtain the required license within 30 days of hire. Any licensing requirement will be applied equally to all workers performing the same duties.

Smoking is prohibited while operating or working in or around employer vehicles, agricultural equipment, grain handling or storage areas, and other areas designated as non-smoking by the employer. Possession or consumption of alcohol while working, operating equipment or vehicles, or otherwise on duty is prohibited. Workers must report to work fit for duty and able to safely perform assigned duties.

Workers must comply with all applicable safety requirements and employer policies while operating vehicles, machinery, and agricultural equipment.