Agricultural Equipment Operator
Employer
85 Hwy 92
Stapleton, NE 69163
United States
Job description
Workers will drill new farm irrigation wells, install well casing, and install well pumps. In preparation, workers will start each day at the farm shop loading necessary equipment,
well pumps, and supplies onto the trucks for travel to predetermined farms in the local and surrounding counties. Workers will drive trucks to haul tools, supplies, or farm workers. During drilling aspect of this job workers will: travel to farmer's drill site, unload equipment help set up the drilling equipment, haul water in a 4000 gallon tank to well
site. Workers will operate agricultural equipment such as skid-steers, backhoes, tractors, shovels, and hand tools to move dirt before and after drilling. Workers will connect drill
pipe while drilling is in progress using bolts and hand tools, remove drill pipe, install well casing and disassemble drilling equipment. Workers installing well pumps will operate
winches, pump hoists, cranes, and tractors to lower the submersible or line shaft turbine pumps into place, workers will use chain wrenches to make a secure connection
between the well pipes and well pump. Once pumps are in place workers will use chain wrenches to make a secure connection between the well pipe and well pump.
Experience with water well drilling equipment, such as winches and pump hoists, heavy farm equipment such as backhoes and tractors, and hand tools is helpful but not
required. Clear brush and weeds by mower, weed eater, or sling-blade to access all pumps and wells, as well as company owned property. Workers will also wash and clean
all trucks, equipment, and tools to prepare for future use. All tools, equipment and supplies will be provided by the employer at no cost.
Special Requirements
Minimum of 3 months of experience 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 pushing and pulling 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.