Agricultural Equipment Operator

3 Full Time Seasonal Jobs Available 12/10/2023 - 10/09/2024Operate 50 hp tractors, forklifts and other machinery and equipment to fertilize, cultivate, and spray greenhouses and plants. Move 1 ton bales of soil into hopper for filling seed trays and planters. Maintain and repair irrigation, climate control systems as well as bale busters, seeding machine, sticking line conveyor system. Inspect plants and bud counts to assess quality. Spray plants/flowers with prescribed herbicides, fungicides and pesticides to control diseases and insects. Monitor and maintain plant inventory using hand held electronic device. Will fertilize and maintain liners and finished plants based on their individual variety requirements. Will prepare tags and orders for shipping. Monitor the activities of workers for effective performance of planting activities. Employer will furnish to workers, without cost, all tools and equipment required in the performance of the duties assigned. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Work temperatures may range from 40 degrees to 90+ degrees F and some work may be done in the rain, wind and sun. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and the operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have the ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employers expense. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order.Requirements: Minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order.Must be able to lift 80 poundsDrug screen( post-hire at employer's expense)Driver requirementsExposure to extreme temperaturesRepetitive movements, extensive pushing/pulling, extensive walking and frequent stoopingThe full terms and conditions of the job (form ETA790a) should be reviewed and provided to qualified applicants from this website: seasonaljobs.dol.gov. For qualified applicants requiring a Spanish translation of this job order, please email DIPA@labor.ny.gov or call 1-877-466-9757. Please include the applicant name and job order number in your request. .