Tractor / Farm Equipment Operator

Summary/Objective

Super-Sod, the leading provider of sod in the Southeast, is seeking an experienced Farm Equipment Operator to join our expanding team in Orangeburg, SC!

Under limited supervision, a Farm Equipment Operator performs work of moderate difficulty in the operation of various mechanical farm equipment, such as tractors and sod harvesters; performs related farm and harvesting work as assigned.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operates various mechanical farming equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors, sod harvesters, combines and irrigation equipment.
• Operates towed machines such as seed drills or manure spreaders to plant, fertilize, dust and spray fields.
• Performs inspection and maintenance of equipment, vehicles, buildings and facilities.
• Adjust, repair and service farm machinery and notify supervisor or farm manager when machinery malfunctions.
• Mix specified materials and dump materials or seeds into planter or sprayer machinery.
• Participates in construction/maintenance projects.
• May train new staff or act as lead worker.

Competencies

• Ethical Conduct.
• Leadership.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Technical Capacity.
• Organizational Skills

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has limited supervisory responsibilities including new hire training.

Work Environment

This job operates in exposure to direct sunlight and weather 90% of the time. [List frequently used equipment] While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. 

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.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Typical/Expected Hours of Work

Winter/Fall: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM · Spring/Summer: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• Bilingual skills are a plus. Can you speak English and Spanish fluently?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Farm machinery: 2 years (Required)
• Tractor operation: 2 years (Required)
• Agriculture: 2 years (Required)
• Firefly or Trebro: 1 year (Preferred)
• Telehandler: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location