Agricultural Equipment Operator
Employer
701 S Jones St
Cisne, IL 62823
United States
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 fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control
insects, fungus and weed growth, and diseases, using hand sprayers. Observe and listen to
machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions. Manipulate controls to set, activate,
and adjust mechanisms on machinery. Operate or tend equipment used in agricultural
production, such as tractors, combines, and irrigation equipment. Adjust, repair, and service
farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions. Drive trucks to haul
crops, supplies, tools, or farm workers. General facility maintenance including sweeping,
mopping, cleaning equipment, facilities, and other duties as neccessary.
Special Requirements
Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Certified license 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 sitting is required. Overtime and taking holiday is
mandatory. Employer requires drug screen and background check post hire at employer's expense
due to the liability of operating expensive tools and equipment on the farm.