- Operate a wide variety of farm equipment including tractors, cotton pickers, combines, backhoes, etc, including adjusting the machinery as needed, and understanding when to adjust the machinery.
- Work with GPS guidance systems, operating and navigating the controls, for all crop aspects.
- Operate Case IH program tractors with advanced electronic controls, and responsible for setting all flow rates and controls from the touch screen.
- Assist in all stages of planting, fertilizing, cultivating, and harvesting of field crops.
- Use compound slopes and calculate percent slope in relation to field length in laser leveling fields.
- Performs minor repairs and maintenance operations of farm equipment.
- Conduct applications of fertilizers, herbicides, and other chemicals and pesticide application after training, as approved by manager.
- Occasional hand weeding and other tasks as assigned.
- Assist with flood and sprinkler irrigation of crops.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of a variety of cultivating equipment for specific crops.
- Strong understanding of land preparation techniques and best practices.
- Ability to operate heavy machinery safely and effectively.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.