Equipment Operator II, Farming

Wonderful Citrus•Edinburg, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wonderful Citrus is North America’s leading integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus. This role involves operating farm equipment for fertilizing, spraying, and other pest control activities. The ideal candidate will have experience operating tractors or large farm machinery, the ability to repair equipment, follow detailed instructions independently, and lift 80 lbs.

Requirements

Experience operating tractor or large farm equipment safely.
Ability to repair equipment.
Ability to follow detailed instructions without close supervision.
Ability to lift 80 lbs.
Mount and dismount equipment.
Lift and attach tractor implements weighing up to 50 lbs.
Sit for extended periods of time while twisting back to see the rear of the tractor.
Operate equipment by releasing brake, shift gears, depress pedals, manipulate steering controls, read gages.
18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment to spray and otherwise apply chemicals to field.
Drive tractor and use towed or self-propelled equipment to spray or otherwise apply chemicals.
Perform field level routine maintenance, and service all types of vehicles, pickups, cars, etc.
Service all types of Farm Equipment to include tractors, and or forklifts.
Sets up and attaches operational equipment.
Adjusts equipment by setting speed, spacing, etc.
Regulates flow through nozzles in sprayers.
Drives, operates, adjusts, and handles all farming equipment to include toppers, hedgers, forklift, brush shredder (Specialty Equipment) according to safe operating procedures.
Ability to work independently; and as a team member while meeting standards set by the Supervisor.
May perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.