Agricultural Equipment Operator
Employer
2803 N Nebraska Ave
York, NE 68467
United States
Job description
Responsible for driving and controlling application equipment for the purpose of applying agronomy products. Perform necessary upkeep,
maintenance, and repairs of application equipment. Delivering agronomy products and seed products to farming operations. Assist with handling of
agronomy products and operations of liquid and dry plant, including loading and unloading fertilizer at liquid. Monitor inventories of bulk tanks.
Workers could drive tractors and operate designated towing machines (trucks, pick-ups not to exceed 26,000lbs) for operation if equipment such as
fertilizer tanks, application toolbars, to fertilize crops. Move sprayers and drive pick-up trucks between worksites. Help with loading and unloading o
grain products. Assist with the train loads. Aid with grain monitoring and maintaining grain quality. May operate stationary equipment. Operation of
seed handling equipment, load seed tenders & delivery of seed. Soil collection , safely operate ATV, probe soil in producer's fields, bag soil &
deliver soil to CVA location. Service farm machinery, pump engines, trucks and trailers make in-field repairs. service/repairs include but is not limited
to: fueling , changing filters, inspecting for wear and or failure, lubricating grease points, inspecting and maintaining fluid levels, tire air pressures, bel
and conveyer chain tensions, radiator and filter function, and brake performance , removing and replacing tires, wheels, bearings, belts, wear parts,
filters, brake shoes, wheel seals, suspension parts, lights and lenses and chain or chain links. Assist with building field maintenance and repairs. All
workers will be responsible for picking up trash, cleaning equipment, mowing grass, delivering, and receiving goods and supplies, sweeping floors
and other farm sanitation duties. Workers may assist in handling products weighing up to 50 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet Workers must
obey all safety rules and basic instructions and be able to recognize, understand and comply with safety, pesticide warning/re-entry and other
essential postings. Employer will instruct workers in the safety and operation of equipment before use. Workers must operate equipment in a manner
that protects operators, visitors, other workers, products, trees, crops, and equipment. Must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without
direction. Use power equipment including but not limited to tractors of various horsepower, mowers, plows, ATV. Employer may provide performance
bonuses at the end of the contract at the employer's discretion.
Special Requirements
Job requires extensive sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, repetitive movements, frequent stooping and exposure to extreme outdoor temperatures. This job requires a minimum of 3 months of verifiable agricultural experience. Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs. Clean driving record required. Capability to achieve necessary regular state drivers license in accordance with state law within 15 days following hire. Must be able to communicate in English. Employer-paid, post-hire, upon suspicion and post-accident drug tests will be conducted to enforce a drug free workplace policy. Failing a drug test will result in termination. Employer will pay overtime.