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Consultant, please conduct seated interview. Period of intended Employment: 2/19/2024-11/16/2024. Location: Mattawa, Washington. Applicant \"MUST HAVE\" 3 months of experience. Job Duties: Job duties under our Agricultural Equipment operator contract will consist of activities associated with ONET Job Description 45-2091: Agricultural Equipment Operator and 45-2092: Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery and Greenhouse. Provide assistance in the establishment and maintenance of orchard properties by operating machinery for clearing property, planting trees, harvesting nursery trees, building trellis, setting up, installing shade netting, operating and maintaining irrigation systems and any other labor considered necessary for the efficient and safe operation of orchard properties. Operate various farm equipment in the establishment maintenance, and daily operations of orchard properties. Vehicles and equipment include: Tractor, Sprayer, Forklift, High lifts, Augers (diggers), Irrigation Pumps, Levee Gates, Mowers, Cultivators, Four-Wheeler (quad-runner), Planters, Power shears, Chain saws, Mechanical platforms, Man-lifts, Weed Eaters, Grape Harvester, Gondola, Backhoe, Excavator, Ditch Witch, Trencher, Geni Lift, and Extenday Roller. While performing all of the following duties, Workers will be expected to conform to the specific instructions provided each day by the supervisory staff, according to established company procedures accounting for difference in the treatment of different varieties and instructions based on market, fruit condition and operational demands. Time spent in this activity will depend on ranch location and seasonality. Farm activities will include clearing property, planting trees, harvesting nursery trees, building trellis, setting up and installing shade netting. Load and unload empty bins by hand, or tractor, or forklift, and place in orchard rows, transport full bins to loading areas. Drives trucks or other equipment to haul crops, supplies, tools or farm workers. Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants as instructed by the spray supervisor. Mix and apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, pesticides, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions. Deploy, operate, and maintain traps for rodent control along with other rodenticide applications. Must do so following all proper procedures for proper pesticide handling. Must attend all training associated with safe handling of these materials. This is a supervised position; and thus, does not require the employee to possess a pesticide private applicator license to perform the task of applying pesticide, herbicides, fertilizers, and/or rodenticides. Install, maintain, and operate irrigation systems and water lines as instructed by Irrigation Supervisor. Repair sprinklers and overhead cooling systems. Move and install pipes, dig, and maintain irrigation ditches, install and remove levee gates. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions. Adjust, repair and service farm machinery. Manipulate and adjust equipment for designated uses. Troubleshoot malfunctions. Inspect equipment to determine condition or maintenance needs. If applicable this would be under the direct supervision of the farm maintenance or equipment supervisor. Must be willing and able to properly wear, use and maintain appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). May include but is not limited to all spray suits, safety glasses, ear plugs, and respirator. In addition, proper attire for the orchard environment and food safety is required. Includes but is not limited to closed footwear with\ appropriate traction, long sleeves and long pants. Id ntify and report potential production, safety or security issues in the area to leadership. Includes but is not limited to observations in blocks such as dry spots, gophers, rodents, diseased trees, and broken trellis. Workers must have three-months experience in manual task and machine operation including heavy lifting, associated with commodity production. Use of ladders up to 12 feet in height is required for pruning and irrigation. Workers must possess proficiency in handling ladders, climbing and working on ladders safely. Workers will be expected to use all equipment in a safe and prudent manner to avoid injury. Workers must not lean ladders into trees, lean off to one side of the ladder, or stand on the last two steps of the ladder. Workers must not climb tree and should use a ladder. If a Worker is unsure of how to use a ladder safely, he or she must notify a crew leader or supervisor. Workers must have the ability to perform the task of pruning fruit trees. Additional alternate job duties and responsibilities could include the following: Pruning apple, pear and cherry trees and grape vines and blueberry bushes using handheld pruning shears or larger pruning loppers. Remove specific branches and sections of tree based on supervisory instruction by clipping off with shears, or loppers. Arrange all pruned tree branches in the center of the drive row for removal. Pruning of trees may be done from the ground or ladder, or from a motorized platform. Workers must exercise