Agriculture Equipment Operator
Employer: Creekside Valley Farms
Location: Dayton, OR
Workers needed: 20
Pay: $17.65/hour
Season: Jan 22, 2027 – Nov 22, 2027
Experience: 3 months
Employer-provided housing; Transportation provided/reimbursed
The job
Duties may include: Operate and tend agricultural equipment and machinery used in the production, maintenance, and harvesting of grass seed, straw, blueberries, clover, garlic, hazelnuts, and other agricultural crops. Operating tractors, combines, harvest equipment, irrigation equipment, and other farm machinery; performing routine equipment adjustments and maintenance; and assisting with the safe and efficient operation of agricultural equipment throughout the production season.
Irrigation duties may include moving irrigation guns and other irrigation equipment between fields, setting up and adjusting irrigation systems, monitoring irrigation operations, and repairing or replacing damaged drip irrigation lines and related components.
Orchard maintenance duties may include dragging, flailing, pruning, and other activities necessary to maintain orchard floors, trees, and production areas. Pruning duties may be performed using hand tools and power equipment, including chainsaws.
Weed control duties may include identifying and controlling weeds through spot spraying, backpack spraying, and other approved weed-management methods. Pest management duties may include monitoring for agricultural pests and placing or maintaining bait for the control of mice, gophers, and other pests.
Operate farm trucks and other vehicles to haul crops, agricultural products, supplies, tools, equipment, and materials between fields, farm locations, storage areas, and other designated locations.
Additional duties may include cleaning and maintaining work areas, maintaining farm grounds and landscaping, loading and unloading agricultural materials, assisting with general farm and field maintenance & other related Agriculture Equipment Operator activities as per SOC/OES 45-2091 (onetonline.org).
Possible weekend/holiday work.
The employer may choose to pay experienced workers, regardless of origin, more than the published minimum wage rate. See attached Addendum C.
Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
Meals: Depending on housing location, worker may have a kitchen available for use. In that case, The employer will furnish cooking facilities, utilities, and utensils for workers to prepare their own meals in the housing provided kitchen. Included basic appliances will consist of, but is not limited to, refrigerator, stove/oven, and sink with hot and cold-water connections. All appliances included will be in good, working condition for the workers. Employer will provide transportation to grocery store at least once a week for workers who wish to shop for food. Otherwise, 3 meals per day will be provided to those workers who do not have access to free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities (all workers who are residing in public accommodations). All meals will include a daily source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.
Transport: The employer will provide or pay for charter bus services or other modes of transportation to H-2A or U.S. workers, or permit workers to select any means of transportation they choose and reimburse workers at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distances involved in traveling (a) to the place of employment from the place from which the worker has come to work for the employer (i.e., inbound) and (b) from the pl... See attached Addendum C.
Experience wanted: 3 months
Must be 18 years of age. Worker has 3 days from date of hire to show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Static strength; exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, unload, carry objects up to 75lbs (possible 2-person); may climb, walk, stand, reach, balance, sit, stoop, bend, squat, wash, clean: equip, grounds, area. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Variable weather conditions may apply. Bonus potential based on work performance at the sole discretion of the employer. Employees are expected to keep employer-provided vehicles clean and free of trash. Workers may not post or remove notices, signs, or other instructions from the employer's bulletin boards or the employer's property without specific authorization from the employer... See attached Addendum C.
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