Ag Equipment Operator

Job description

Load and unload crops or containers of materials, manually or using conveyors, handtrucks, forklifts, or transfer augers. Mix specified materials or chemicals, and dump solutions, powders, or seeds into planter or sprayer machinery. Spray or handle fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus and weed growth, and diseases. Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions. Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery. Drive and operate equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors, combines, fertilizer spreaders, seed tenders, and irrigation equipment.  Operate towed machines to plant, cultivate, harvest and store crops: such as seed drills or to plant, fertilize, dust, and spray crops. Attach and operate farm implements, such as plow, disc and drill to tractor. Till soil; plant and cultivate crops. Tow harvesting equipment. Drive and operate self-propelled combine and sugar beet harvesting equipment. Service and operate irrigation equipment. Drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, tools, or farm workers. Repair and maintain field roads and mow ditches. Maintain and adjust grain handling system. Operate current agricultural technology. General lubrication, service checks (check fluids) and mechanical repair to farm equipment and machinery. Clean and organize work areas, and maintain grounds and property. Clean, service, operate and wash equipment and machinery. General seasonal farm duties, as assigned.      

Crops: Corn, Soy Beans, Sugar Beets, 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 the presence of children on the farm and expensive tools and equipment. Failure to pass drug screen and/or criminal background check will result in termination of employment. No major driving violations within the last 5 years. Must be able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of hire. Work hours may vary during different times of the crop season. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed here in the employers sole discretion. Applicant must have U.S. Social Security # or ITIN#. Alcohol intoxication is not allowed. Reporting to work or working under the influence of any alcohol is strictly prohibited. No illegal drug us