Job Information
NJ Employer Agricultural Equipment Operator in Monticello, New York
Anticipated period of employment: Feb 15, 2025 to Dec 14, 2025
Drive and operates farm machines to grow and harvest vegetables including artichokes, broccoli, beets, carrots, cabbage, celeriac, celery, eggplant, and garlic. Attaches farm implements to tractor, and drives tractor while operating implements on the field. To till soil, plant, cultivate and fertilize a large variety of crops. Thins & weeds plants using hoes and shovels or power drawn implements. Each worker must have 3 months verifiable work experience driving 110 hp(and/or larger) tractors. The workers will be driving tractors, assembling and moving irrigation equipment, applying spray materials to a large variety of crops for insect, disease, weed control, and as fertilizers. During the fall they will be working in greenhouses also planting, harvesting, and cleaning. Must be able to bend, stoop, and stand on feet for long periods of time. Because the farm is part of a treatment center and school for individuals with disabilities, and farm work is included as part of the program for residents, farm workers must also be able and willing to interact effectively and safely with disabled individuals who are part of the therapeutic program. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Workers will be required to work in a multidisciplinary, therapeutic environment. A pre employment drug screen and back ground check will be conducted at the employer expense.
Only workers meeting all qualifications on the job order should be referred by the Job Service Office. Interested candidates must contact their local employment office to receive a copy of the job order (ETA 790/790A) and applicable attachments. Once the applicant has a copy of the job contract they may call and/or email the employer to schedule an interview Monday- Friday from 8am to 4pm and referred to NY1516756 as the JO is in connection with this NJ1490554.
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