Agricultural Equipment Operator/Field Walker

Florida Pacific Farms, LLC (OH4) · Dover, FL

Employment period: 2026-11-16 to 2027-05-22

Hours per week: 36.0

Job duties from the source

This job is assigned SOC Code- 45-2091 Level II. All Activities: Workers will perform all job specifications as instructed by the Farm Manager. Employees should adhere to all personal and equipment safety requirements. Duties may vary from time to time and may include all of the following job specifications: Agricultural Equipment Operator: May operate a farm vehicle, such as a pickup truck to a flatbed to move the harvest trailer inside of the farm as necessary during the workday. May be assigned to load agricultural products into a farm truck and drive it to the storage facility that is between 1.5miles to a maximum of 16 miles from the farm. Occasionally may have to move portable restrooms by hauling around the farm for a closer distance for the workers during working day. Farm Equipment Operation: May be necessary to assist in the use or operation of farm equipment such as tractors, trucks and harvest machinery. Tractor driving: May be assigned to drive tractors. Irrigation pumps: May be assigned to turn on water pumps for irrigation as instructed by their manager. Ensure that the irrigation systems are running properly. Inject fertilizer and chemicals as instructed by the manager. Mow lawn: Workers may be assigned to mow lawn with a motorized lawn mower as a zero turn riding mower. Forklift driving: May be assigned to drive a forklift to load agricultural products on a truck. Tractor spraying: May be assigned to load spray tank, mix chemicals and spray the crop according to the supervisor's instructions and label requirements of the given pesticides. Workers who drive farm vehicles requiring a driver’s license will receive reimbursement by receipt of proof of payment. The workers may assist with basic equipment maintenance such as greasing parts, cleaning vehicle, checking tire pressure, checking oil and notifying the supervisor when machinery malfunctions.

Additional requirements

The employer will request a criminal background check at the employer's expense. The first 7 working (business) days of employment are considered as an introductory period as set forth in the Company Employee Handbook. This will be time to learn and understand tasks involved in the job position. Employer uses E-Verify. The employer requires 6-month verifiable agricultural experience in strawberry farming with agriculture machinery.

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How to apply

Workers are screened for compliance with the following criteria: a) confirm ability, availability, qualifications, and willingness to perform work described and confirm intention to work the entire season; b) local workers confirm availability and reliable daily transportation to and from the job site for the entire season. Nonlocal workers confirm availability of transportation to job site to begin work; c) confirmation of full disclosure of all terms, conditions, and nature of work; d) confirmation of legal qualifications to work in the US. The employer may terminate the worker (foreign and/or domestic) with notification to the employment service if employer discovers a criminal conviction record or status as a registered sex offender that employer reasonably believes, consistent with current law, will impair the safety and living conditions of other workers. All referrals are encouraged to contact their nearest career center for pre- employment screening before contacting employer. All interstate applicants are encouraged but not required to first contact the nearest [one-stop] career center prior to contacting the employer for any updated information regarding the job prior to referral. All referrals are to be directed to the Human Resource Department at 3932 Moores Lake Road, Dover, Florida 33527 Telephone: (813)836-4411 Collect calls will not be accepted. Walk-in applications will be accepted for interview. Hours for all Referred and Walk-In Applicants are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Prior to referral, each worker should either read or have read to them a copy of the Job Offer and that they understand all terms and conditions of employment as noted in the order. All workers should also be advised that they will be expected to work for the total period of employment as noted in the Job Offer and should be available to work in any one of the listed job activities at the discretion of the employer. All hired referred and walk-in applicants must bring with them original documentation of identity and employment eligibility documents (original documents only), sufficient to complete the I-9 Form within 3 days of employment. All workers from within normal commuting distance recruited against this Job Order will not be provided housing and transportation.

Recruitment phone: +18138364411

Recruitment: Olivia.ocanas@berry.net