Farming Equipment Operator

West Texas Centers; Santa Paula (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Limoneira is seeking an experienced Farming Equipment Operator in Santa Paula, CA to perform maintenance and operate farm equipment for spraying pesticides, mowing weeds, and other field tasks. The role requires safe tractor operation, English and Spanish communication, and adherence to safety and food-safety rules.

Responsibilities include daily inspections, basic equipment maintenance, and correct use of spraying equipment while following company procedures and supervisor directions.

Qualifications

• Experience safely operating tractors used in farming.
• California Driver’s License and tractor driver certification required.
• Able to communicate in English and Spanish to coordinate with supervisor and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Daily vehicle and equipment inspection to ensure safety and proper usage.
• Perform agricultural practices and basic maintenance on machinery as directed.
• Operate and maintain farming equipment such as tractors, sprayers, and implements.
• Mix and apply pesticides and fertilizers according to instructions and safety rules.
• Observe machine operation, report malfunctions, and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Attach implements to tractors and operate attached equipment for planting, fertilizing, dusting, and spraying crops.

Skills

Tractor operation

Pesticide application

English & Spanish

Education

Driver’s license

Tractor driver certification

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Santa Paula, CA 93060Salary Range: $19.00 - $21.00 Hourly

SUMMARY:

The Farming Equipment Operator will perform maintenance and operate all farm equipment to spray pesticides, mow/disk weeds, shred brush, and perform any farm equipment-related jobs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Limoneira’s job descriptions describe the key areas of responsibility, but do not attempt to describe all activities or areas of responsibility. In most cases, the description covers approximately 80% of an individual's daily, weekly, or monthly job duties

• Daily vehicle and equipment inspection to ensure safety and proper usage
• Complete agricultural practices as instructed
• Complete basic maintenance and repair on agricultural machinery
• Safe and proper use of pesticides
• Operate and/or maintain equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors, pruning equipment, spraying equipment, combines and construction equipment, also including UTV’s and ATV’s
• Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery
• Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions, report equipment malfunctions.
• Attach farm implements such as plows, discs, sprayers, or harvesters to tractors, using fasteners and tools
• Operate tractor attached implements to plant, fertilize, dust, and spray crops
• Mix specified materials or chemicals and spray fields
• Spray fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, weeds, fungus and diseases, using all sprayers
• To spray and/or spread beneficial insects
• To use any type of implement in a safe and efficient way
• Comply with all Safety and Food Safety rules
• Other job duties as assigned by Supervisor or Management

QualificationsQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Must have experience safely operating all types of tractors used in farming; must have a California Driver’s License and be certified as a Tractor driver

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to use any cultural implements that are attached to the tractors; must know the proper way to disk, mow, shred, and harrow a grove; must be able to operate a high-speed sprayer; must be attentive to the sounds of a proper operating tractor and be alert for anything that might signal a problem with the equipment; fluency in English and Spanish to communicate with supervisor and coworkers

PERSONAL TRAITS:

• Must be able to follow directions from a supervisor; must be able to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures; must maintain a good attendance and punctuality record; must be able to accept constructive criticism

REASONING ABILITY:

• Must be able to apply common sense understanding to fulfill written, oral or visual instructions

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

• Must know the proper personal protective equipment to wear when applying pesticides

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will need to be able to sit and stand for long periods. In addition, you will need to be able to stretch, stoop, bend, and walk for long periods. The employee must be able to reach outward and above shoulders with both arms, must have dexterity in the feet, hands, and fingers. You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, and you will need to talk and hear, and must have normal or corrected 20/40 eyesight.