Farm Equipment Operator

King Ranch Ag; Kingsville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent agricultural company located in Kingsville, TX is seeking an experienced individual to operate farm machinery for preparing fields and harvesting crops. Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment, maintaining safety standards, and training new employees. The ideal candidate will have a driver’s license, manage chemicals safely, and perform manual labor. This full-time role offers an opportunity to be part of a dedicated agricultural team committed to excellence and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to work daily and extended hours as necessary.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing and operate vehicles safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate and attach/hook-up all farm/heavy equipment.
• Inspect equipment and vehicles daily, reporting repairs.
• Fill sprayer tanks with water and chemicals according to formula.
• Operate field-type sprayer equipment from ATV.
• Maintain cleanliness in work areas and equipment.
• Assist in training new employees.

Skills

Ability to manage pesticides and fertilizers

Ability to comprehend instructions

Valid driver’s license

Ability to perform manual labor

Job description

• Locations East Farm Road 2045, Kingsville, TX, 78363, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Organization STX Farming, King Ranch Enterprise

Job Description

Drives and operates farm machinery to prepare fields and plant, cultivate, and harvest field crops such as cotton, milo, etc. by performing the duties as outlined in this job description.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to operate and attach/hook-up all farm/heavy equipment.
• Visually inspect equipment and vehicles operated each day and report items in need of repair.
• Perform various manual labor duties including filling sprayer tanks with water and chemicals according to formula.
• Operate field-type sprayer equipment from (ATV) presses lever, points nozzle and applies herbicide to selected area.
• Keep work areas and equipment clean.
• Perform all safety requirements as identified in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
• Assist in training new employees. Attend and participate in company safety programs.
• Ability to operate other equipment in the Functional area.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work daily and extended hours as necessary.
• Requires ability to properly manage and handle pesticides, fertilizers, fuels and lubricants.
• Requires ability to understand and comply with posted work rules and procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing and be able to safely operate vehicles.

About Us

Not Just Cowboys…but we have those too!

To attract and retain the best talent possible, King Ranch, Inc. is committed to providing a culture focused on our core values, which include being a team player, honesty, accountability, willingness to learn and excellence. These aren’t just words to us, they are us! Our employees give their best each and every day to safeguard the legacy we have been entrusted with. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of we encourage you to apply and join the King Ranch team.