Harvesting Equipment Operator

Why Join Super-Sod?

At Super-Sod, we’ve been growing grass—and growing careers—since 1892. What began as a small general store has evolved into a trusted name in turfgrass and one of the largest suppliers of sod in the nation . We encourage a collaborative culture and have been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. With a long-standing tradition of excellence, we're proud to continue growing strong!

• Competitive Wages
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive health and wellness plans (medical, dental, vision, HSA, supplemental life, accident, hospital, and critical illness)

As a Super-Sod Harvesting Operator, you will be responsible for operating a range of mechanical farming equipment—including tractors, sod harvesters, and irrigation systems—to support all aspects of crop production and harvesting. You'll also perform routine maintenance, assist with construction projects, and contribute to the overall efficiency of farm operations. This role requires stamina, precision, and a strong commitment to teamwork and safety.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operates various mechanical farming equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors, sod harvesters, combines and irrigation equipment.
• Operates towed machines such as seed drills or manure spreaders to plant, fertilize, dust and spray fields.
• Performs inspection and maintenance of equipment, vehicles, buildings, and facilities.
• Adjust, repair and service farm machinery and notify supervisor or farm manager when machinery malfunctions.
• Mix specified materials and dump materials or seeds into planter or sprayer machinery.
• Participates in construction/maintenance projects.
• May train new staff or act as lead worker.
• Performs other related tasks related to agriculture harvesting as assigned by Farm Supervisor.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Technical Capacity.
• Organizational Skills.

This position has limited supervisory responsibilities. It may be asked to assist in new hire training.

This job operates in exposure to direct sunlight and weather 90% of the time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

This employee requires full range of motion of arms and legs and requires constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.

This is a full-time position. Days and hours can change at the discretion of the Farm Manager, though typical hours of work Monday-Friday are:
Winter & Fall 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
· Spring & Summer 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM

Requires little to no travel time.

• 2+ years of experience operating farm equipment and/or heavy machinery
• Must be able to work in a safety aware environment.
• Bilingual skills are desired but not required
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

$18 - $24 USD

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.