Agricultural Equipment Operator
Employer
1164 Hwy 1806 West
Watford City, ND 58854
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. Load hoppers, containers, or conveyors to feed machines with
products, using forklifts, transfer augers, suction gates, shovels, or pitchforks. Drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, tools, or farm workers. Record information
about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil,
or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Load agricultural products into trucks, and drive trucks to market or storage facilities. Clean work areas, and
maintain grounds and landscaping. Load or unload trucks or help others with loading or unloading, using special loading-related equipment or other equipment
as necessary. Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other
materials. Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers. Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles. Inspect and
maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, or brakes, to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition. Load and
unload trucks, vans, or automobiles. Maintain records, such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements, in accordance with regulations. Drive
vehicles with capacities under three tons to transport materials to and from specified destinations, such as railroad stations, plants, residences, offices, or
within industrial yards. Use and maintain the tools or equipment found on commercial vehicles, such as weighing or measuring devices. Perform emergency
repairs, such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, fuses, tire chains, or spark plugs.
Related occupations. Measure, weigh, and count products and materials. Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.
Mark and label containers, container tags, or products, using marking tools. Clean containers, materials, supplies, or work areas, using cleaning solutions and
hand tools. Place or pour products or materials into containers, using hand tools and equipment, or fill containers from spouts or chutes. Transport packages
to customers' vehicles.
Special Requirements
Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Certified license is required. Must be able to obtain a CDL
within 30 days of hire. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme
temperatures. Extensive sitting is required. Frequent stooping is required. Overtime and taking holiday is
mandatory. Employer requires drug screen post hire at employer's expense due to the liability of operating
equipment. Background Check is required due to the use of expensive tools and equipment and children on the farm.