Tractor Driver

ECKERTS INC; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a seasonal Farm Guest Transport Associate in Belleville, IL. You will transport guests around the farm, provide crop information, and ensure a safe, friendly experience during shifts in outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities include welcoming guests, assisting boarding on wagons, answering questions, and coordinating with the Farm Manager while maintaining vehicle and equipment readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6 months of tractor or machinery driving experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Transport guests throughout the farm and provide crop information.
• Welcome guests and assist with boarding the wagon.
• Answer questions about crops and explain farm operations.
• Drive to designated picking locations and drop guests as instructed.
• Provide picking containers to guests in the orchard.
• Communicate with Farm Manager and perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Common sense

Problem solving

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Multi-tasking

Bakery recipes

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tractors & heavy equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: BELLEVILLE - Belleville, IL 62220, Position Type: Seasonal, Salary Range: $16.00 - $19.50 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Farm Manager, responsible for transporting guests throughout the farm and providing crop and farm information to them in a helpful and friendly manner.

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Communicate with Farm Manager.
• Check tire pressure and oil supply to ensure the tractor is performing optimally.
• Observe and listen to machinery to detect equipment malfunctions.
• Welcome guests as they approach tractor and wagon.
• Assist guests with climbing aboard the wagon.
• Answer customer questions and provide crop information to guests.
• Drive carefully through the orchard dropping guests off at the designated picking location as prescribed by the pick your own manager.
• Provide picking containers to guests that are out in the orchard.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned

Working conditions may be hot, cold or other – completely dependent on outdoor conditions during the shift you work.

Qualifications

Knowledge: Job requires a high school diploma or GED; at least 6 months of experience of tractor or machinery driving experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions, which are furnished in written and oral form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving standard and nonstandard situations.
• Ability to communicate and work well with others.
• Commitment to superior customer service.
• Proven organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Follow and interpret quantity recipes to prepare a volume of quality bakery items while maintaining proper temperature and sanitary conditions.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids

• Must be familiar with tractors and/or other heavy equipment.

License(s)/Certification(s) Required

Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.