Job Duties:

The temporary position requires the Agricultural Equipment Operator to perform any combination of the following tasks required in equipment operation, for farm and ranch work: Operate large farm equipment and machinery used for soil preparation. Mechanical skills needed to operate tractors and other farm equipment, to complete routine adjustments, repairs, and maintenance on farm equipment. Maintain over 2,700 acres of fence line; Clean water troughs; attend to pastures or fields; Perform digging of ditches and cleaning, and trim trees using heavy Bobcat machinery, as well as other manual tasks including shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation. Clear roads of debris. Mow, cut, and weed ranch roads and fields; remove undesirable and excess growth from farm grounds; maintain landscape around headquarters and ranch clean. Assist with watering and irrigating pasture and fields through the operation of wheel line irrigation which includes but not limited to adjusting valves to start and/or adjust water flow using proper material and methods to repair irrigation equipment. Monitor, care for, and move livestock while riding a 4 x 4 utility vehicle to and from pastures for feeding while pastures are producing feed; conduct pasture/brush management. Assist in the care and management of livestock, including feeding, watering, and ensuring the overall well-being of cattle, deer, and other livestock; Check physical characteristics; examine animals to detect diseases and injuries. Handle duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Requires worker to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and adjust body position to bend, frequent stooping, repetitive movements, stand, walk, turn, pivot, push, pull, and sit for long periods of time. Work outdoors in all types of weather and may experience occasional exposure to hazards such as poisonous snakes, biting insects, and extreme temperatures. Must speak and understand English.

Special Requirements:

Two (2) months 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 50 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.

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H-300-26140-933556 Chapote Ranch of Houston jobs

Ag Equipment Operator

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