Night Shift 12 Row Tractor Driver

Summary

Reporting to the 12 Row Supervisor, the 12 Row Tractor Driver is responsible for the application of liquid fertilizers, dry fertilizers and chemicals to row crops utilizing a tractor and or truck.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for working with safety in mind, and operating all equipment properly.
• Responsible for wearing appropriate safety gear for the chemicals that are being applied such as goggles, respirator, gloves, boots, helmet and coveralls in accordance with Company Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Responsible for the proper use, maintenance and care of all safety equipment.
• Responsible for the safe transportation of Row Crop equipment to application site.
• Responsible for the driving of company truck to transport equipment toll and supplies which includes loading and unloading tractor onto trailer to be towed to job site.
• Responsible for the proper and safe transportation, handling and storage of Hazardous Materials and their empty containers.
• Apply chemicals, fertilizer, (liquid and dry) to row crops using a tractor in a safe and efficient manner, meeting customer and company expectations.
• Load and unload equipment, fertilizers and or chemicals needed to complete assigned job.
• Make liquid truck, dry tender or pallet fertilizer deliveries.
• Maintain and service assigned equipment including communicating equipment failures and needs to shop supervisor.
• Work with all departments to help maintain cleanliness and order of the yard facility.
• Inspect equipment daily and complete daily inspection logs properly and accurately.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience-High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Skills-Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information
• in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills-Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - Valid California Driver's Class A License with all required endorsements.
• Certified forklift operator.
• Qualified Applicators Certificate (QAC) Helpful but not required.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended intervals of time. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and or reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. Employee must be able to climb up on and off of tractor, often on uneven ground and at higher than normal heights. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Farming: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person