Agricultural Equipment Operators

Anticipated period of employment: 03/15/2026 to 12/14/2026 This job requires a minimum of 3 months of experience. Operate trucks or other multi-purpose vehicles to transport workers from housing (whether on or off farm) to the farm properties; haul tools, supplies, or crops; transport workers from place to place around the farm properties during the workday (including on public roads to reach farmers fields and/or transport workers to the grocery store, or bank on an as-needed basis. Load agricultural products into trucks, and drive trucks to market or storage facilities. Not all workers are requested to drive; drivers will be required to possess a valid operators license. No one will be rejected for the position that does not possess a class D license. Drives and operates farm machinery to plant, cultivate, spray and/or harvest apples. Attaches farm implements to tractor and drive tractor in fields to prepare soil, plant, fertilize, mow, spray and/or harvest crops. Make adjustments and minor repairs to machinery. May mix chemicals ingredients and spray fruit trees to control insects, fungus, weeds, or diseases. May remove excess growth using pruning saws and clippers. May irrigate soil. May pick fruit during harvest. May thin blossoms and immature fruit. May prop limbs to prevent breakage. May operate frost protection equipment. Must be physically able to lift up to 75lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day. Due to health and safety concerns relating to pesticide application and operation of equipment on our farm, workers are required to have proficient English language skills. A minimum of three months verifiable experience necessary in the aforementioned. Worker places ladder firmly against or within tree in a secure position so as not to break limbs or knock off fruit and to prevent slipping or falling. All fruit to be handled with care to avoid causing bruising. Fruit injured by bruising during picking shall not exceed 4% as defined in the U.S. standard for grades. Each worker's picked fruit will be inspected according to instructions given each day by the orchard foreman. Workers will be directed to strip all fruit from tree at one picking or to spot pick (selective picking) according to size and color depending on crop conditions and state of maturity.. ***See ETA 790/790A for a complete job description*** Only workers meeting all qualifications on the job order should be referred by the Job Service Office. Interested candidates must contact their local employment office to receive a copy of the job order (ETA 790/790A) and applicable attachments. Once the applicant has a copy of the job contract they may call and/or email the employer to schedule an interview MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY FROM 1PM TO 4 P. Referred to NY1556054 as the JO is in connection with this NJ number. See AOSOS comment section before making any referrals.

Created: 2026-03-11