Agricultural Equipment Operator
Employer
Kansas, 525 N. Industrial Drive
Garden City, KS 67846
United States
Job description
Perform the following primary duties on a farm for a farmer like: assist with the installation and repair of
agricultural irrigation systems on farms. Assist with the installation and repair of feedlot/dairy, fresh water and
wastewater drainage systems including pumps, discharge piping, underground piping and valving on farms.
Effectively operate support equipment such as backhoes, loaders, pump rigs, cranes, trucks on farms.
Secondary tasks performed on the farm for the farmer include: maintain equipment and tools, maintain
inventory, complete daily work reports/data sheets, read and understand instructions/maps of worksites.
Package and load supplies, equipment and material onto semi. Ensure safety of the crew, materials and
equipment, compile vehicle inspection reports and perform regular maintenance and repairs on equipment
and tools. Must be able to communicate with crew efficiently and effectively. Employer requires drug
screening post hire at employer's expense due to liability of driving heavy equipment and trucks on public
roads. Failure to pass drug screening will result in termination of employment. Exposure to extreme
temperatures. Frequent stooping. OT/holiday is not mandatory. Repetitive movements. Must be able to lift 60
lbs. Minimum of (3) months experience required. No minimum education required. Overtime (time and a half) and per diem is offered. Equipment:
Loader / Backhoe; Skid Steer w/Attachments; Trencher; Truck Mounted Pump Hoist; Straight Trucks; Semi
Trucks w/Flatbed Trailer; Crawler/Loader; F550 w/Crane Crops: Agricultural Drainage
Special Requirements
Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Certified license is required. Must be able to obtain a
driver's license within 30 days of hire. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. The worker will
be exposed to extreme temperatures. Frequent stooping is required. Repetitive movements is
required.