Florida Crystals is a leading domestic sugar producer and North America’s first fully integrated cane sugar company, guiding our sugar from farm to table. We are America’s first and only producer of certified organic sugar, grown and harvested in the United States. Our renewable energy facility is the largest of its kind in North America and provides clean energy that powers our sugar operations, which helps us reduce our use of fossil fuels. Florida Crystals also sustainably farms rice, sweet corn and other vegetables in rotation with our sugarcane. Our rice mill is the only rice mill in Florida.
OVERVIEW
The Tractor Driver is responsible for operating tractors, implements, and other agricultural machinery. This role also includes general fieldwork as needed. Attendance at trainings, workshops, and staff meetings is required to ensure safe and effective equipment operation.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operate farm machinery used in agricultural production including tractors, combines, and irrigation systems.
Conduct daily equipment inspections to ensure proper functioning and report any issues to the supervisor.
Assist with planting by walking beside or riding on mechanical planters at specified intervals.
Adjust machinery settings, monitoring machinery during operation to detect and report any equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
Attach implements (e.g., plows, discs, sprayers) using hand tools.
Perform general fieldwork and assist with seasonal tasks such as ploughing, drilling, fertilizing, and harvesting.
Maintain accurate records related to fertilization and field activities.
REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge & Skills
Familiarity with agricultural machinery, tools, and farming processes.
Ability to operate and control equipment with precision.
Skill in monitoring gauges and indicators to ensure proper function.
Problem-solving skills to identify and respond to equipment issues.
Knowledge of appropriate tools and equipment for various farm tasks.
Ph ysical & Sensory Abilities
Strong coordination and motor skills, including the ability to operate equipment using multiple limbs.
Visual acuity for both close-range and distance tasks.
Depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to work in low-light conditions.
Physical strength and stamina to lift, push, pull, bend, stretch, and carry heavy objects.
Steady hand-eye coordination and timing for equipment control.
Ability to listen and communicate clearly with team members.
Experience
Hands-on experience with ploughing, drilling, harvesting (including combining), and fertilizing.
Record-keeping related to fertilization and fieldwork.
Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
Personal Attributes
Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
Reliability and initiative in completing tasks without direct supervision.
Qualifications
Valid driver’s license.
Must pass a background check.
LOCATION OF ROLE:
Sugar Farms
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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