Tractor Foreman (Field)

Position Summary:‍

Under the direction of Bengard Ranch we are currently seeking for a experienced Tractor Foreman sought to lead and coordinate daily agricultural operations, ensuring efficient use of tractors, implements, and field crews. This role combines hands-on equipment operation with team leadership, safety oversight, and maintenance scheduling to keep production running smoothly and on time.‍

Compensation: $70k-$85k (DOE)‍

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ten (10) years of ground-prep tractor driving experience.
• Five (5) years of Management Experience as a Tractor Foreman.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Qualifications:

• Able to effectively demonstrate and train team members in the correct methods and processes for all crew functions. Training may include newly hired employees as well as individuals requiring refresher or remedial instruction.
• Reliable and dependable, demonstrating consistent punctuality, strong safety awareness, and adherence to schedules and deadlines.
• Ensures all employees adhere to established safety rules and procedures and maintains a safe work environment for all personnel. Collaborates with other departments to coordinate monthly safety meetings and facilitate any additional required training.
• Become familiar with the new tractor technology so that we can maximize performance and efficiencies of the equipment.
  
• Performs additional duties as required to support business needs.
  

Responsibilities:

• Visit and communicate with each tractor driver multiple times a day.
  
• Determine the logistics of tractors and equipment for best productivity and efficiencies. This includes the movement of tractors, implements from ranch to ranch as well as movement of drivers to and from their vehicles.
• Observe harvest completion & drip tape removal to start ground prep operations in a timely manner.
• Conduct daily checks of tractors and implements and report any mechanical issues to the Shop manager for repairs. Stay in communication with Shop manager until equipment is returned for use. Monitor and determine the replacement time for all wear items and report to Shop manager.
• Arrange for the outside lasering of fields that we can’t cover in-house.
• Evaluate each field operation for accuracy, quality & efficiency. Check that drivers have set and adjusted equipment correctly. Adjust equipment when necessary.
  
• During the offseason duties will be modified to help in other areas such as in the setting up of Lillistons, perfectas & bed shapers, hands-on repairs of implements and other special projects.
• Follow planting schedule to ensure blocks are listed in a timely matter.
• Collect and review weekly timecards to ensure they are accurate and correct, distribute weekly payroll.
• Follow ground prep guidelines backed with field observations to determine the most cost-effective approach to working the ground. Track number of passes and speed of operations to maintain low costs and high productivity.
• Monitor soil moisture level of fields to determine the correct timing of entry and the intensity at which the soil can be worked.
  

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Exposure to variable outdoor conditions, including heat, rain, dust, wind, and humidity.
• Moderate to heavy physical demands, including lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent physical activities such as standing, walking, bending, twisting, lifting, and climbing stairs throughout the workday.
  
• Ability to walk fields over uneven ground.
  
• Ability to visually assess product and corresponding equipment both close in and over distance.

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