Ag Tech Tractor Driver

Tanimura & Antle • Salinas, CA

70d • Onsite

About The Position

Supports vegetable and summer crop operations by operating tractors and related farm machinery with an emphasis on precision agriculture and ag‑tech tools.

Requirements

• Minimum of three months operating tractors, forklifts, tillage equipment, or similar machinery.
• Able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and basic written materials.
• Able to write simple documentation.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Able to follow detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and troubleshoot simple equipment or technology issues.
• Must be able to sit for long periods, occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires sufficient vision to safely operate machinery and read digital displays.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GPS‑guided or precision‑ag equipment is a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Comfort using tablets or mobile devices for basic data entry is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Operates tractors, trucks, and other farm machinery to support planting and cultivation, activities.
• Utilizes ag tech tools such as GPS guided equipment, precision planting systems, and digital field mapping devices to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Monitors machine performance using onboard technology and reports mechanical or system issues promptly.
• Performs basic equipment troubleshooting, including calibration of sensors, monitors, and automated controls.
• Prepares equipment by adjusting settings, heights, mixes, and/or cultivator blades based on crop type, field conditions, and terrain.
• Attaches and operates towed or mounted implements using proper tools and safety procedures.
• Uses digital logs or mobile applications to track field activities, equipment usage, and productivity data.
• Drives trucks to transport materials, supplies, or machinery to designated locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees