Tractor Operator

Johnson'S Backyard Garden; Garfield (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan benefits

Weekly organic vegetables

Eggs included (bi-weekly)

Job summary

Johnson's Backyard Garden is seeking an experienced Tractor Operator to manage field tillage, bed preparation, and routine tractor maintenance at our Cedar Creek, TX farm. The role requires working with various implements and supporting cultivation, spraying, greenhouse tasks, transplanting, and harvesting.

Job highlights include a full-time schedule, 6:30 AM–2:30 PM, occasional weekend work based on seasonal needs, and compensation with health plan benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience operating tractors.
• Knowledge of GPS tractor guidance systems.
• Flexible and team oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Preferred degree in agricultural sciences.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and implements necessary for tillage of fields and preparation of beds on the farm, including discing, plowing, tilling, mowing.
• Maintenance of tractors and implements/tools used.
• Assist with cultivation, and spraying.
• Help with greenhouse work, transplanting, and harvesting.

Skills

Tractor operation

GPS guidance systems

Team player

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor's or Associate in agricultural sciences

Tools

Tractor maintenance

Job description

LOCALLY GROWN, ORGANIC PRODUCE DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR.

Position Title:Tractor Operator Location:4008 River Road Cedar Creek, TX Department:Farm Crew

JBG Organic is the largest certified organic vegetable farm in Texas. We grow a large variety of mixed vegetable crops for multiple outlets including CSA, restaurants, farmers' markets, and wholesalers. We are looking for an experienced farm worker to join our team. We're looking for someone with experience driving tractors, cultivating, spraying, and general equipment operation. This candidate should have experience with general preventative maintenance. This position is not rigid, and applicants should be ready to help on all aspects of our farm operations including: greenhouse work, transplanting, cultivation, and harvesting

Job Description

JBG Organic is a 200-acre certified organic vegetable farm located 10 miles east of Austin, Texas. We grow a large variety of mixed vegetable crops for multiple outlets including CSA, restaurants, farmers' markets and vegetable wholesalers. We are looking for an experienced farmer and equipment operator to join our team.

Duties

• Operate tractors and implements necessary for tillage of fields and preparation of beds on the farm, to include: discing, plowing, tilling, mowing, etc..
• Maintenance of tractors and implements/tools used.
• Assist with cultivation, and spraying.
• Help with other necessary farm tasks: greenhouse work, transplanting, harvesting, etc..

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience operating tractors.
• Knowledge of GPS tractor guidance systems.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and flexibility to assist with various tasks.
• We are looking for someone who is flexible and is a team player, eager to assist our farm in continued growth.

Preferred

• Formal education (bachelor’s or associates degree) in agricultural sciences.
• Knowledge of crops, seedlings, and various soil types and conditions.
• Spanish and English-speaking

Physical Requirements

• Ability to repeatedly lift 50lbs
• Ability to repeatedly kneel, bend and squat
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions
• Ability to withstand prolonged sitting on tractor

Schedule: Full-time, Typically Monday-Friday 6:30AM-2:30PM with weekend work based on seasonal needs

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay range $20+ plus depending on experience. Paid bi-weekly (dozen eggs included) as well as a weekly supply of organic vegetables.
• Permanent employees are eligible for Individual Health Plan benefits

Thank you for your interest in JBG Organic! You will be contacted for further information if we find that you might be a good fit for this position. The responsibilities & duties listed above are intended to communicate general priorities of this position, but should not be understood as an exhaustive list of all work requirements to be completed at JBG Organic. Farms require flexibility! We are committed to training, developing, and promoting from within the company based on performance. JBG Organic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, or sexual orientation.

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