Seasonal Sr. Operator, Nights LW1

Van Drunen FarmsMomence, IL
1d$22 - $25Onsite

About The Position

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing! HOURS: Monday - Sunday 11:00pm-8:00am, variable and/or extended hours depending on business needs. JOB OVERVIEW: The Sr. Operator-Laser Weeder is responsible for contributing to increased crop quality, quantity, and yield by operating, adjusting, and maintaining precision computer optics AI equipment (Laser-Weeder).

Requirements

  • 3+ years of mechanical/technical experience including large tractor operation and maintenance
  • Ability to sit and stay focused and alert while operating a tractor and attached equipment at a slow pace on a straight designated path for multiple hours.
  • This position requires organizational and detail skills, a problem-solving approach, and a firm grasp on agriculture operations.
  • Technical and mechanical knowledge that can be applied to troubleshoot/problem solve.
  • Ability to utilize the software system for both Laser-Weeder and tractor GPS.
  • Demonstrates the ability to take on responsibility for the operation, care, and maintenance of industry advanced Laser-Weeder AI technology equipment.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to complete required trainings and certifications.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Training will be provided
  • The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
  • The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
  • The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, hearing protection, eye protection, and head protection.

Responsibilities

  • Operate large tractor, hook up and adjust AI equipment/Laser-Weeder.
  • Operate Laser-Weeder and adjust/troubleshoot performance as needed during operation.
  • Install, calibrate, and operate basic tractor GPS guidance equipment.
  • Perform major and minor repairs and modifications on equipment.
  • Fuel tractor when required.
  • Properly clean and sanitize equipment, prepare for the next shifts use and/or storage during non-use.
  • Load/unload Laser-Weeder onto custom trailer and move between field locations.
  • Work with team to help determine field priority and schedule based on weed pressure, harvest schedule, irrigation, cultivating, and spaying.
  • Gather and report equipment/data metrics as needed.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on Laser-Weeder equipment, provide continuous improvement strategies by completing equipment training and staying up to date on equipment best practices.
  • Communicate directly with Carbon Robotics via phone call for troubleshooting assistance as needed.
  • Follow all quality and safety rules/protocols.
  • Safe operations on roadways when moving farm equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned in support of farm operation success.

Benefits

  • This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.
  • Benefits Eligible: Yes
  • Benefits Available: 2026-benefits-summary.pdf
  • Shift Differential: $1.50 per hour
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