Agricultural Equipment Operator
Employer
15328 Hwy 17 N.
Mccrory, AR 72101
United States
Job description
Workers will drill new farm irrigation wells, install well casing, and install well pumps. In
preparation, workers will start each day at the farm shop loading necessary equipment,
well pumps, and supplies onto the trucks for travel to predetermined farms in the local
and surrounding counties. Workers will drive trucks to haul tools, supplies, or farm
workers. During drilling aspect of this job workers will: travel to farmer's drill site, unload
equipment help set up the drilling equipment, haul water in a 4000 gallon tank to well
site, manipulate drilling controls on agricultural equipment to set, activate, and adjust
mechanisms on machinery, connect drill pipe while drilling is in progress using bolts and
hand tools, remove drill pipe, install well casing and disassemble drilling equipment.
Workers installing well pumps will operate winches, pump hoists, cranes, and tractors to
lower the submersible or line shaft turbine pumps into place, workers will use chain
wrenches to make a secure connection between the well pipes and well pump. Once
pumps are in place workers will use chain wrenches to make a secure connection
between the well pipe and well pump. Experience with water well drilling equipment,
such as winches and pump hoists, heavy farm equipment such as backhoes and
tractors, and hand tools is helpful but not required. Clear brush and weeds by mower,
weed eater, or sling-blade to access all pumps and wells, as well as company owned
property. Workers will also wash and clean all trucks, equipment, and tools to prepare for
future use. All tools, equipment and supplies will be provided by the employer at no cost.
Special Requirements
Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within
30 days of hire. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. The worker will be exposed to
extreme temperatures. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Frequent stooping is
required.