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Ag Equipment Operator - Byron, NY, US

Job Information

Job Order ID :
NY1485713
# of Positions :
2
Minimum Education Level :
Less than High School
Experience Required :
3 months
Salary :
$19.50 hourly
Duration :
Full Time Seasonal
Shift :
First Shift (Day)
Hours per week:
50

Job Description

 
2 Fulltime H-2A Seasonal Jobs available 04/01/2024- 01/31/2025. Drive semi tractor-trailer truck to/from delivery or pickup locations. Haul manure from dairy to lagoon or to field. Haul alfalfa, corn wheat, hay or straw from field to storage location. Regularly climb into and out of trucks and trailers. Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order. Inspect loads to ensure that load is secure. Maneuver trucks into and out of loading and unloading positions. Load-unload trailers and cargo. Handle equipment and cargo carefully to prevent damage. Clean/maintain lights, windows, and mirrors, and vehicle exterior. Add engine oil and fuel as needed. Perform preventative maintenance. Must be able to drive in rain, snow, and other hazardous conditions as needed. Drive in both on-road (paved) and off-road conditions. May drive other vehicle types. Use GPS and/or maps to navigate to destinations. Read/comprehend traffic signage and directions. Operate farm tractors and agricultural equipment. Workers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination. Must have and maintain a valid U.S. commercial driver's license (CDL) or Licencia Federal de Conductor with air brake and double/triple endorsements to permit driving of trucks. Must have clean driving record. Must comply with all applicable requirements of the USDOT regulations. Must have no disqualifying factors under applicable law or employer's motor vehicle insurance policy. Disqualifying factors include but are not limited to: conviction for driving under the influence, driving while impaired or the occurrence of a serious at-fault accident. A uniformly conducted motor vehicle records check will assess whether applicant has a clean driving record and is legally entitled to operate commercial motor vehicles in the United States. Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience. Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, wasp, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Persons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Requirements: * 3 months verifiable cdl driving experience Agricultural truck drivers must be in possession of a valid drivers license that includes authorization to operate the type of truck used to transport farm commodity * CDL License is required * Must pass physical exam, at the employers expenseDOT * Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds * Random drug testing can be performed post hire at the employer's expense * Exposure to extreme temperatures * Extensive pushing/pulling/sitting/walking, and repetitive movements The full terms and conditions of the job (form ETA790a) should be reviewed and provided to qualified applicants from this website: seasonaljobs.dol.gov. For qualified applicants requiring a Spanish translation of this job order, please email DIPA@labor.ny.gov or call 1-877-466-9757. Please include the applicant name and job order number in your request.

Company Information

Name :
Zuber Farms, LLC

Application Information

Email :
By Phone :
Call Eric Zuber at 5857465158
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