Job Information
NJ Employer Agricultural Equipment Operator in Wolcott, New York
Anticipated period of employment: Apr 01, 2025 to Nov 01, 2025
Throughout the contract, workers may manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery. Workers may attach farm implements to tractors, such as sprayers, mowers, disc harrows, tillers, cultivators, platforms, harvest assist equipment, etc. using bolts and hand tools. Before any worker is required to operate equipment, they will be instructed in the proper/safe operation. Workers will be required to operate assigned equipment according to instructions and in a manner which protects the operator, other workers, trees/fruit, and equipment. Workers may perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting repair to ensure proper functioning of machinery. At least 3 months experience driving tractors with attached machinery is required. Duties will also include applying crop protection materials in orchards, while driving a tractor with attached sprayer. Workers must adhere to any safety regulations- including wearing required protective gear, handling materials appropriately, following label instructions, electing appropriate materials, accurately measuring/mixing materials. Workers must also be able to maintain a detailed record of work performed using provided forms/checklists and technology. Cahoon Farms, Inc. assures workers hired under this order will be provided with any required training. Workers must pass a respirator fit test and attend and pass a Restricted Use of Pesticide class. Tools, supplies, and equipment will be provided. Other duties during the contract period may include: pruning trees, thinning fruit, planting trees while driving a tractor, orchard maintenance, mowing, tilling soil.
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 1pm to 4pm and referred to NY1522100 as the JO is in connection with this NJ1490995.
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