Job description

FARM EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Starting in 1988 with just a few acres, Vandemark Sod Farm expanded quickly and is now a primary supplier to Wake County and the surrounding area. For 32 years, our family-owned business has enjoyed a reputation for top sod quality, selection and service. Our main product is natural turf which we provide to the landscaping industry, athletic fields and golf courses throughout the Triangle and North Carolina. We grow, harvest and ship six types of turfgrass from our Whitakers and Spring Hope locations. This Farm Equipment Operator position is full time and year round. If you meet the following job qualifications, please fill out an application online, stop by the farm, or email a detailed resume.

JOB DESCRIPTION and RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Mowing sod fields on a regular basis

· Position and operate irrigation equipment

· Maintain farm, road paths & ditches

· Preforming routine daily and weekly maintenance of tractors and mowers

· Operating tractors to move pallets of sod

· Using all-terrain forklifts to load company trucks to service customers

· Assists with any other jobs on the farm as needed, including some manual labor tasks

· Ability to learn agricultural equipment technology (ie. Monitors, auto steer)

· Ability to lift and carry 60lbs

REQUIRMENTS:

· Farm experience required

· Proficient in operating farm equipment

· Must be able to follow instructions

· Must be a motivated self-starter

· Valid NC driver’s license required

· Maintenance/field mechanical skills required

· Ability to multi-task and solve problems

· High level of quality control IQ

· Heavy Equipment experience preferred

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

· Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Benefits offered (company pays 85%)

· Life Insurance Provided

· Dental Insurance Available (company pays 85%)

· Vision Insurance Available (company pays 85%)

· Reliable equipment to operate

· No seasonal layoff, we are a year round operation

· 2 PTO days after 90 days

· 1 week paid time off after 1 year of

· 7 paid holidays per year after 90 days

· Weather pay

· Supplemental Insurance at Reduced Cost

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Whitakers, NC 27891: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Farm machinery: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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