Pecan Farm – Equipment Operator

In order to be considered for any vacancy within the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas an application must be completed. If you are among the qualified candidates, you will receive a call/email from our one of our coordinators to schedule an interview. Once your application is completed please send it to the Human Resources Department HR@ktttribe.org

Position:                              Equipment Operator

Supervisor:                         Supervisor

Division:                              Tribal Reservation Services Administration

Department:                        Pecan Farm

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Pecan Farm Equipment Operator duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing and loading harvested products. May participate in irrigation activities.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Reports to Pecan Farm Supervisor
• Set up and operate irrigation equipment.
• Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops.
• Repair and maintain farm, implements, and mechanical equipment.
• Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops.
• Direct and monitor the work of casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting.
• Perform such other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by Pecan Farm Supervisor.

 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or graduation equivalent diploma (GED).

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience preferred.

Native American preference is observed:

KTTT recognizes preference for KTTT tribal members and qualified Native American tribal members including preferential treatment in recruitment, hiring, promotions, layoffs and reductions in force so long as they meet minimum job qualifications.