Ratto Bros., Inc. is looking for an experienced Farm Tractor Driver to join our team in Modesto. You'll operate tractors and equipment across our Central Valley ranches, performing essential land preparation, planting, and irrigation work while maintaining our high standards for safety and agricultural practices.
Pay & Schedule
$18.00 – $20.00 per hour
Full-time, day shift position with a flexible agricultural schedule that may vary based on weather and workload.
What You'll Do
- Operate John Deere tractors for land preparation tasks including discing, chiseling, plowing, and bed shaping
- Use laser leveling equipment to level large fields
- Perform spraying, fertilizing, and pesticide applications during daytime hours
- Manage sprinkler irrigation, furrow irrigation, and drip irrigation systems
- Wash and maintain tractors and equipment; lubricate and perform minor repairs as needed
- Complete daily inspection forms and equipment maintenance logs
- Learn and identify different vegetable crops across our ranches
- Understand and operate ranch field valve and row counting systems
- Communicate and coordinate schedules with your Tractor Supervisor to ensure timely completion of ground work
- Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) at all times
- Assist with harvest activities, thinning, weeding, equipment service, and cleanup as needed based on seasonal demands
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You'll Need
- Valid Driver's License (required)
- 1–3 years of recent tractor driving experience
- Ability to work a full agricultural schedule with flexibility for weather and seasonal changes
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with supervisors and team members
- Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division with whole numbers, percentages, and fractions)
- Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Forklift experience (preferred)
- Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred but not required)
- Knowledge of pesticides and agricultural chemicals (preferred)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
- Paid time off
About Ratto Bros., Inc.
Ratto Bros., Inc. is a family-owned agricultural operation serving the Central Valley with competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to employee growth and development. We maintain the highest standards for safety and agricultural practices across all our operations.