Ag Equipment Operator
Employer
17882 Road I
Atwood, KS 67730
United States
Job description
Performs duties like: drive and operate farm machinery to plant, spray, harvest and store grain crops. Attach farm implements, such as planter, grain bagger, grain bag unloader, grain cart, strip till rig and drill to tractor. Spray herbicides; plant and spray crops. Tow harvesting and seeding equipment. Drive and operate self-propelled combine. Monitor and maintain center pivot irrigation equipment. Operate strip till rig. Repair, adjust, and service farm equipment and inform owner when machinery malfunctions. Drive trucks to haul things such as crops, supplies, tools or farm workers. Farmstead care such as mowing and building repairs. Operate loader and 6-way blade for field road and field maintenance. Operating ATV's and various utility equipment. Rodent control. Weed control in pastures.
Crops: Corn, Sorghum, Soy Beans, Wheat
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. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive sitting is required. Extensive walking is required. Frequent stooping 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.