Ag Equipment Operator

Job description

Drive and operate farm Machinery. Attach farm implements such as plow, disc and drill to tractor. Operate back hoe, forklift, trucks on the farm. Perform farm maintenance activities. General seasonal farm duties assigned. Tractor tillage work. Maintain and operate irrigation systems. Tow harvesting equipment. General lubrication, service (check fluids) and mechanical repair to farm machinery. Drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, tools, or farm workers.

Crop : Potatoes

Special Requirements

Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Employer requires drug screen post hire at employers expense due to the liability of operating equipment. Employer requires criminal background check post-hire at employers' expense due to expensive tools and equipment. Failure to pass drug screen and/or criminal background check will result in termination of employment. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive walking is required. Repetitive movements is required. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed here in his sole discretion.