Equipment Operator II, Farming Truck

Wonderful Citrus; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite cafe

Gym facility

Education reimbursement program

Job summary

Wonderful Citrus in Texas is seeking a skilled driver to support our spray operations across orchards. You will operate trucks, transport water, mix chemicals, and deliver fuel for field equipment, following safety guidelines and supervision instructions.

This role requires a valid driver's license, experience with water trucks or large farm machinery, lifting up to 50 pounds, and the ability to work weekends when needed. The position offers on-site facilities and opportunities for training.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience operating water trucks or large farm equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in variable weather.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks to support spray operations.
• Transport water to fill spray tanks and support field needs.
• Mix chemicals for spray operations and ensure proper safety.
• Perform field maintenance and safety checks on equipment daily.
• Record deliveries and vehicle usage accurately.
• Work with teams on additional farm projects as required.

Skills

Driver's license

Water truck operation

Farm equipment maintenance

Safety-conscious

Job description

Wonderful Citrus is North America’s leading integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementines/mandarins, navel and Valencia oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and other citrus varieties. Wonderful Citrus farms more than 74,000 acres of fresh citrus and has supplier relationships around the world to ensure a year-round supply. Our citrus can be found in all channels of distribution, with our consumer brands most visible in the produce department of grocery stores across the globe under our flagship consumer brands, Wonderful Halos Mandarins, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red Grapefruit.

Job Description

Overview:

Duties included operating trucks, mixing chemicals and fuel delivery for farm operations at Wonderful Citrus orchards. Other duties may be required to support spray operations. Must have experience operating farm water truck or other machinery. Must have ability to repair equipment, follow detailed instructions from Lead/Supervisor without close supervision. Must have ability to work with teams on other special projects as required.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Operate trucks to support spray operation requirements.
• Transport water to areas of operation to fill spray tanks.
• Mix chemicals to support spray operation requirements.
• Fuel Delivery to support field operations and irrigation equipment
• Proper recording of deliveries and transportation
• Sets up and attach equipment as required.
• Monitor vehicle performance, fluid levels and mechanical fitness of equipment on daily basis.
• Perform field level routine maintenance and safety checks on equipment.
• Sets up and attach equipment as required.
• Drive, operate, adjust farming equipment in accordance to safe operating procedures.
• Perform other tasks as required by the business.

Qualifications

Here’s what you’ll bring to the table:

• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Have experience operating water truck or large farm equipment safely.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Lift and handle chemical bags up to 50 pounds.
• Sit for long periods of time.
• Operate equipment by releasing brake, shift gears, depress pedals, manipulate steering controls, read gauges.
• The work environment involves working outdoors in hot and cold conditions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Depending on business needs; weekends will be required.
• Employees will be notified the day prior with any changes to the schedule.

Additional Information

Wonderful's dedication to you:

• Onsite Cafe, Gym, & Clinic
• Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program

Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held$6 billionglobal company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world. Its iconic brands include FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, Teleflora, and JUSTIN and Lewis Cellars wines. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA.

Wonderful Citrus and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.