Ag Equipment Operator
Employer
10320 N. Wheat State Road
Inman, KS 67546
United States
Job description
Performs duties like: drive and operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, harvest and store grain crops. Attach farm implements, such as strip tiller, planter and drill to tractor. Strip till soil; plant and cultivate grain. Drive, operate, service, and perform light maintenance on self-propelled combine and cotton picker. Adjust, repair, and service farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions. Drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, tools, or farm workers. Drive truck hauling self propelled sprayer. Operate and maintain a self propelled sprayer. Calculating needed chemicals and rates required for spraying. Operate a 4 wheeler sprayer. Operate, service, and repair sprinkler and drip tape irrigation systems. Operate fertigation systems for irrigation. Work on planting equipment such as replacing opener blades, gauge wheels, and closing wheels. . Operate and repair grain bins and elevator leg system. Perform light maintenance on buildings and structures around the farm.
Crops: Corn, Cotton, Milo, Sorghum, Soy Beans, Sunflower, Winter 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 criminal background check post-hire at employers' expense due to the presence of children and expensive tools and equipment on the farm. Failure to pass 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. 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.