Equipment Operator
Employer: William J Carriger & Amanda M Carriger
Location: Skidmore, TX
Workers needed: 2
Season: Jan 21, 2027 – Nov 20, 2027
Employer-provided housing; Transportation provided/reimbursed
The job
Worker will operate farm equipment such as tractors, combines and sprayers. The worker will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and cleaning farm equipment. They will perform day to day manual labor tasks including but not limited to feeding a small herd of cows, patching fences and cleaning barns and farm buildings. Worker will also perform other duties necessary to plant, grow, and harvest corn and perform grounds maintenance. Workers should be able to lift 50lbs. Worker will need to have a drivers license and be able to operate vehicles to drive to worksites and stores and should be able to obtain a Texas drivers license within 30 days. Drug screen will be performed upon accident or incidence and will be at the employers expense. Workers have the potential to work 65-70 hours during peak planting and harvest seasons.
Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
Meals: The employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities so that workers may prepare their own meals, this includes basic appliances, pots, pans, utensils, plates, bowls and dish washing facilities for meal preparation etc. The employer will also provide (on a regular weekly basis and at no cost) transportation, to assure workers access to stores where they can purchase groceries.
Transport: The employer offers prearranged chartered or commercial bus, van, or plane whichever is the most economical and reasonable means for the distance involved for the inbound and outbound workers travel. Refer to addendum C for continuation.
Experience wanted: 0 months
Hours listed in Section A.6 are the anticipated hours to be worked. The employer may offer additional work hours or these hours could increase or decrease based on weather conditions, crop delay, pests or disease, crop yield, available labor, and or productivity. Use of electronic devices during work hours is restricted to emergencies only.
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