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T&K Feeds, Inc. Ag Equipment Operator in Maricopa, Arizona
This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6881806
Operating self-propelled equipment that assists with reaping, harvesting, threshing, swathing, or winnowing crops such as corn, wheat, milo, hay, oats; performing manual or mechanical adjustments to equipment; performing safety checks on equipment; maintaining and repairing farm structures, equipment and other tools in the course of harvesting crops; driving truck or\ tractor with trailer or cart attached for transporting crops, equipment tools, or other materials to elevators, silos, storage areas, and from one field to another; attaching equipment using hand tools; weighing contains and recording weights; directing and monitoring workers during harvesting; cleaning work areas. While a CDL is not required for workers that operate or repair machinery, workers that drive truck to transport products from fields to storage and machines from field to field may possess a CDL. Worksite is controlled/operated by employer.
One (1) month of recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed. Must be able to obtain appropriate drivers license following hire and obtain clean driving record. Be able to lift up to 75 lbs. Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.
Operating tools and equipment as applicable and noted in the job description as well as operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol is dangerous. Operator manuals have label warnings Do Not Operate Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol. Work Comp Insurance as well as vehicle insurance companies require safety compliance. Poor judgment, improper driving, etc. can result in serious and fatal accidents. Employer has a strict policy prohibiting drug use. Any drug testing will be post hire and at the employer\'s expense. Assisting with the employers farming operation includes lifting agricultural tools and equipment that weigh up to the lifting requirement listed at B.4.e. Employer may request but cannot require workers to work on their Sabbath. The nature of farm work may require workers to work after dark and possibly weekends depending on weather conditions. Hours offered may vary based on factors such as weather or other unpredictable variables that impact the farms operation. (as applicable and per the job description) Employer may, at the company\'s sole discretion, pay workers an hourly rate above the minimum required and/or offer a bonus, PTO, insurance, etc. to any seasonal worker employed pursuant to this job order depending on how many years of experience they have obtained by working for the employer or other factors such as work performance, skill, punctuality, licensing, training, prior work experience, etc. While the employer\'s frequency of pay is defined in the job order, the frequency may change during the contract period as a result of factors such as payroll service provision, internal business operations, etc., but in no event will the frequency be less than twice per month in which case, all days and payday hours, as applicable by local, state, or federal law would be paid.
AEWR; AZ \$17.04, CO \$17.84, NM \$17.04, TX \$15.79.\ The itinerary is estimated based on normal conditions and is subject to change. Employer will provide an effective means, such as radio transmitter, wireless device, or other types of electronic communication systems, of communicating with persons capable of helping in case of an emergency.