Seasonal Sr. Operator, Nights LW1

Van Drunen Farms • Momence, IL

1d • $22 - $25 • Onsite

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED