Tractor Operator - YR

SUGAR CANE GROWERS COOPERATIVE OF FLORIDA • BELLE GLADE, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for operating farm-type tractors, with or without towed equipment, to perform tasks related to preparing fields before planting, maintaining crops during the growing season, and conducting post-harvest operations for sugarcane and rice. Works collaboratively with team members and supervisors to achieve project goals while ensuring safe tractor operation near canals, traffic, and co-workers. Performs daily visual and mechanical equipment inspections. Work is performed under general supervision with limited latitude in the use of initiative. Position exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• One (1) year of experience operating farm equipment
• Ability to work day or night shift in hot, cold, wet, humid, dusty, and foggy working conditions, depending on weather
• Ability to adapt quickly to a multicultural environment
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors and senior workers
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a service-oriented team
• Ability to follow public safety guidelines and protocols and perform job functions in a safe manner
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those interacted with during work regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military service, or diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Ability to maintain regular attendance to ensure efficient and effective performance of job duties

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual – English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Operates farm-type tractors, with or without towed equipment, to perform tasks related to preparing fields before planting, maintaining crops during growing season, and conduct post-harvest tasks of sugar cane and rice
• Maneuvers tractors to ensure safety near canals, traffic, and co-workers
• Performs basic visual and mechanical daily inspections on equipment to ensure proper operation and identify potential issues
• Cleans off equipment after each use to remove crop debris buildup to reduce fire risk and maintain safe operation
• Works collaboratively with other team members and supervisors to achieve project goals
• Ensures the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
• Follows organizational and public safety guidelines and protocols, performs job functions in a safe manner, and reports all safety hazards per established policies and procedures

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
• Employee assistance program – offers confidential counseling and support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, jury duty)
• 401(k) program with highly competitive match
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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