Operator Farm Tractor

Job Description

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION AND SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Clean, inspect, adjust, machinery to ensure operating efficiency. Cover areas to specified depths with pesticides. Fill sprayer tanks with water and chemicals , according to formulas. Operate or tend equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors, combines, and irrigation equipment. Spray fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus and weed growth, and diseases, using hand sprayers. Attach farm implements such as plows, discs, sprayers, or harvesters to tractors, using bolts and hand tools. Perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The qualified candidate will display initiative, good communication/ interpersonal skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Ensure full comprehension of job duties, safety regulations, and other situations that may require an immediate response.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS [Minimum level of formal education that is required to perform this job satisfactorily]

High School Diploma or equivalent is preffered.

TRAINING, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, and/or experience are required. Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Participate in Cutrale sponsored training to improve job skills. Participate in quality improvement processes.

EQUIPMENT

Tractor, bushogs, and herbicide and pesticide sprayer.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS

Workers may be required to perform labor-intensive work involving prolonged standing or lifting. Must be able to work outdoors and indoors in various temperatures. Ability to lift necessary weight (50lbs – 75lbs on occasion). Ability to perform physical tasks relating to grounds maintenance. Able to stand, stoop, bend, climb, crawl and kneel for extended periods in uncomfortable positions. Workers will work in hot, cold and sometimes wet conditions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions will be outside, in all types of weather. Must be able to to work in the heat wearing proper P.P.E (Personal Protective Equipment) during pesticide and herbicide applications. If necessary, could be expected to work in wet, muddy, rainy conditions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this position. They are no intended to be an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions. Cutrale Citrus Juices USA, Inc., reserved the right to change, amend, add, delete, and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of the business.

CUTRALE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.