Agricultural Equipment Operator And General Farm Worker

Job description

Job duties include but are not limited to:
Drive and operate farm machinery to plant, spray, cultivate, harvest and store crops.
Attach farm implements, such as plow, disc and drill tractor.
Till the soil, rock picking, plant and cultivate grain.
Tow harvesting equipment.
Drive and operate self-propelled combine.
Manual labor, draining excess water from crops, assists in irrigation of crops.
Put crops in bins as well as remove grain.
Chop weeds.
General lubrication, service (check fluids), and perform incidental repairs to farm machinery.
Maintain and clean agricultural buildings and yards.

Crops: Corn, rice, soybeans and wheat.

Special Requirements

Must know GPS guidance.
Minimum of 3 (three) months experience required.
Workers must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30-90 days of hire.
Work is being done outside and workers will be exposed to extreme temperatures and humid conditions.
Duties require manual and physical labor that involves extensive pushing, pulling, sitting, walking, frequent stooping, and repetitive movements. Must be able to lift 60 pounds.
Due to the presence of children on the farm and the liability of operating expensive machinery, a drug screening and/or criminal background check will be required post-hire at the expense of the employer. Positive testing will result in termination of contract.
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