Position Title: Tractor Operator Location: 4008 River Road Cedar Creek, TX Department: Farm Crew
JBG Organic is the largest certified organic vegetable farm in Texas. We grow a large variety of mixed vegetable crops for multiple outlets including CSA, restaurants, farmers' markets, and wholesalers. We are looking for an experienced farm worker to join our team. We're looking for someone with experience driving tractors, cultivating, spraying, and general equipment operation. This candidate should have experience with general preventative maintenance. This position is not rigid, and applicants should be ready to help on all aspects of our farm operations including: greenhouse work, transplanting, cultivation, and harvesting
Job Description
JBG Organic is a 200-acre certified organic vegetable farm located 10 miles east of Austin, Texas. We grow a large variety of mixed vegetable crops for multiple outlets including CSA, restaurants, farmers' markets and vegetable wholesalers. We are looking for an experienced farmer and equipment operator to join our team.
Duties
- Operate tractors and implements necessary for tillage of fields and preparation of beds on the farm, to include: discing, plowing, tilling, mowing, etc..
- Maintenance of tractors and implements/tools used.
- Assist with cultivation, and spraying.
- Help with other necessary farm tasks: greenhouse work, transplanting, harvesting, etc..
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience operating tractors.
- Knowledge of GPS tractor guidance systems.
- Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and flexibility to assist with various tasks.
- We are looking for someone who is flexible and is a team player, eager to assist our farm in continued growth.
Preferred
- Formal education (bachelor’s or associates degree) in agricultural sciences.
- Knowledge of crops, seedlings, and various soil types and conditions.
- Spanish and English-speaking
Physical Requirements
- Ability to repeatedly lift 50lbs
- Ability to repeatedly kneel, bend and squat
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions
- Ability to withstand prolonged sitting on tractor
Schedule: Full-time, Typically Monday-Friday 6:30AM-2:30PM with weekend work based on seasonal needs
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay range $20+ plus depending on experience. Paid bi-weekly (dozen eggs included) as well as a weekly supply of organic vegetables.
- Permanent employees are eligible for Individual Health Plan benefits
Directions for Applying:
Please send an email to [email protected] with the following format. Following specific directions is the first way to impress us!
- Subject Line should read “[Job Title]: [First Initial]_[Last Name]” … For example, “Tractor Operator: J_Smith”
- Email body should be short & sweet - help us notice you! Ensure that it contains your contact information.
- Attach three documents to your email, ensuring that their file names are clear: 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume 3) List containing contact information of two professional references
Thank you for your interest in JBG Organic! You will be contacted for further information if we find that you might be a good fit for this position.
The responsibilities & duties listed above are intended to communicate general priorities of this position, but should not be understood as an exhaustive list of all work requirements to be completed at JBG Organic. Farms require flexibility! We are committed to training, developing, and promoting from within the company based on performance.
JBG Organic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, or sexual orientation.
