Job available as Tractor/Equipment Foreman overseeing the various company activities of a 6000+ Acre Produce, Seed and Forage Crop farming operation. The applicant will be hired based both on current skill set, and future potential. Applicant will be immediately placed in a leadership position that bests suit his/her initial skills when hired, while also being trained where skills are lacking. Desire, Passion, Commitment, Hard Work and Drive towards continued improvement are the traits required to fill this role successfully.

Pay:                   

• Salary range: $70,000 – $100,000.
• Will be discussed and determined based on applicant’s skill set at time of hire.

Benefits:          

• Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Vehicle and Fuel (for use at work and travel between work and home)
• Personal use can be discussed

Others:

• Phone
• Computer

Vacation:

• 2 weeks paid vacation
• There will be extra days and hours off when times are slow

Required Skills:

• Strong Organizational and Management Skills
• Ability to use a computer
• Strong Power of Observation
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Strong math skills
• Critical Thinking Ability
• Good Communication Skills
• Communicate even when not asked
• Preferred Bi-Lingual

Job Duties:

Supervise all Equipment operations

• Tractor Work
• Other Activities
• Work Orders/Completions
• Look for maintenance issues around fields and have them addressed

Repairs

• All Equipment repairs
• Tractor maintenance

Responsible for compliance

• Cupa
• Osha
• Labor Laws

Record daily ranch activities on company’s computer record keeping software (Field Recon)

• Plantings
• Fertilizer Applications
• Pesticide Applications
• Tractor work
• Other applicable operations

Reporting to the office

• All receipts and Delivery Notices
• Self-Applied Chemicals
• Vehicle Maintenance Reports
• Communicate with various vendors and customers when applicable
• Responsible for scheduling and maintaining time sheets for contracted labor employees
• And More

Summary: We are looking for an eager individual who thoroughly enjoys the challenges of the agriculture industry. The applicant must be a self-starter and self-motivated, understanding that much of what is required from a leadership role is having the ability to see the challenges that lie ahead and implement the programs to address them. A strong organization starts with the leaders at the top and their ability to be out in front of the challenges ahead in a way that is proactive and motivating.