Equipment Operator II, Farming Truck at The Wonderful Company
Edinburg, Texas, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Truck Operation, Chemical Mixing, Fuel Delivery, Equipment Repair, Following Instructions, Teamwork, Water Transport, Equipment Setup, Vehicle Monitoring, Routine Maintenance, Safety Checks, Driving, Operating Farming Equipment

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description
Company Description Wonderful Citrus is North America’s leading integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementines/mandarins, navel and Valencia oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and other citrus varieties. Wonderful Citrus farms more than 74,000 acres of fresh citrus and has supplier relationships around the world to ensure a year-round supply. Our citrus can be found in all channels of distribution, with our consumer brands most visible in the produce department of grocery stores across the globe under our flagship consumer brands, Wonderful Halos Mandarins, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red Grapefruit. Job Description Overview: Duties included operating trucks, mixing chemicals and fuel delivery for farm operations at Wonderful Citrus orchards. Other duties may be required to support spray operations. Must have experience operating farm water truck or other machinery. Must have ability to repair equipment, follow detailed instructions from Lead/Supervisor without close supervision. Must have ability to work with teams on other special projects as required. Here's what you'll do: Operate trucks to support spray operation requirements. Transport water to areas of operation to fill spray tanks. Mix chemicals to support spray operation requirements. Fuel Delivery to support field operations and irrigation equipment Proper recording of deliveries and transportation Sets up and attach equipment as required. Monitor vehicle performance, fluid levels and mechanical fitness of equipment on daily basis. Perform field level routine maintenance and safety checks on equipment. Sets up and attach equipment as required. Drive, operate, adjust farming equipment in accordance to safe operating procedures. Perform other tasks as required by the business. Qualifications Here's what you'll bring to the table: Must have a valid Driver’s License. Have experience operating water truck or large farm equipment safely. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Lift and handle chemical bags up to 50 pounds. Sit for long periods of time. Operate equipment by releasing brake, shift gears, depress pedals, manipulate steering controls, read gauges. The work environment involves working outdoors in hot and cold conditions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Depending on business needs; weekends will be required. Employees will be notified the day prior with any changes to the schedule. 18 years of age or older Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. EEO is the law - click here for more information
Responsibilities
The operator will be responsible for driving trucks to support spray operations, transporting water to fill spray tanks, and mixing necessary chemicals for farm use. Duties also include delivering fuel for field operations and irrigation equipment, along with monitoring vehicle performance and performing routine maintenance and safety checks.
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