Agricultural Equipment Operator
Employer: McNeill Labor Management, Inc.
Location: Clewiston, FL
Workers needed: 3
Pay: $15.00/hour
Season: Jan 1, 2027 – Jun 1, 2027
Experience: 2 months
Employer-provided housing; Transportation provided/reimbursed
The job
Crops/Commodities:
sugarcane.
Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays):
During field operations, workers will be required to operate tractors and other farm equipment as a part of routine crop production. Prior to being assigned to operate any machinery, workers will receive training on the safe and proper use of tractors and related equipment. Workers must immediately report any mechanical issues to a supervisor.
All equipment must be operated in accordance with provided instructions and in a manner that ensures the safety of the operator, fellow workers, crops, trees, and equipment. Repeated failure to follow operational or safety guidelines may result in termination.
Before moving any assigned tractor in the field, operators are required to complete a pre-operation inspection, including checking engine fluids, changing oil, inspecting brakes and tires, and cleaning filters. Operators will not haul crops off the farm. At the end of each shift, operators must clean the tractor and ensure it is ready for the next user.
Operate and control sugarcane combine, and/or follow harvester on foot through field and pick up dropped sugarcane. Operate tractors pulling loaded fuel tank to burn raw sugarcane. Load and unload harvested sugarcane. Transport harvested sugar cane on farm. Once the raw sugarcane crop is cut, meaning the sugarcane stalks are severed from their roots by a self-powered mechanical harvesting machine, the sugarcane is mechanically deposited into the field cart that is moved by the tractor to a location within the growing field for loading. The operator is not hauling the harvested sugarcane off the farm. They are moving it by tractor to a location for loading. At the end of the shift, the tractor driver will make sure that the tractor is clean and ready for the next worker
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Workers will also be responsible for operating and maintaining farm machinery, vehicles, and other equipment. Training on safe operation will be provided prior to use. Workers are expected to operate equipment independently or with guidance while ensuring the safety of themselves, others, and the equipment. Non-compliance with safety protocols or operational guidelines may lead to disciplinary action, including possible termination.
It is critical that workers follow all instructions carefully. Damage caused by negligence or intentional misuse may be charged to the responsible worker.
Routine maintenance is part of the job and may include inspecting machinery, engines, and motors for defects, disassembling faulty components, and repairing or replacing parts using appropriate hand and shop tools.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required. Workers are expected to report to work wearing durable work clothing and boots. Those dressed inappropriately for farm tasks will not be permitted to begin work.
Some duties may require teamwork. In such cases, workers are expected to communicate and collaborate effectively to complete the assigned tasks efficiently and safely.
All tasks will be carried out under the direction and close supervision of the farm owner, supervisor, or a designated employee. Workers must perform duties promptly and proficiently, with regular monitoring to ensure compliance with instructions and quality standards.
Additional labor: Workers will be involved in land preparation, assist in planting, applying fertilizer, irrigating, cultivating the crops.
General Clean-up of Worksite Property and Housing for Harvesting Workers: Workers on physical work restrictions or when harvesting work is not available may be required to perform miscellaneous clean-up work on worksite property, on structures utilized in the operation, and on housing for harvesting workers. Such clean-up activities include debris, weed, and vine removal; irrigation repair; ditch digging; housing and structure cleaning and repair; and general worksite clean-up as required.
Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
Meals: Employer does not provide meals. Employer-provided housing includes free and convenient kitchen facilities with appropriate equipment, appliances, cooking accessories, and dishwashing facilities for meal preparation. For workers residing in employer-provided housing, employer also provides free transportation once per week to/from closest town or city for personal errands (e.g., groceries, banking services). Dining, kitchen/cooking facilities and other common areas are shared by all workers. In the event that kitchen facilities become unavailable during the contract period, employer will provide three daily meals in accordance with 20 CFR 655.122(g). In such circumstances, employer will deduct the cost of such meals up to the maximum allowable amount published in the Federal Register, or as otherwise approved by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Transport: Employer pays/reimburses foreign workers for all visa-related costs (excluding passport fees) in the first workweek. Workers responsible for securing inbound transportation arrangements. For non-local workers, employer reimburses reasonable travel costs (transportation, daily subsistence, and lodging if applicable), at least-cost economy-class rates, from the place worker departed to the employer’s place of employment.
Experience wanted: 2 months
This job requires a minimum of 2 months of verifiable agricultural experience handling both manual and mechanized tasks including operating agricultural equipment. Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 70 lbs. Employer-paid post-hire drug testing required.
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