Agricultural Equipment Operator
Employer
201 Main St
Aspinwall, IA 51432
United States
Job description
Workers will assist in three main areas on a farm for a farmer, this includes wet/dry fertilizer application, spraying, anhydrous
ammonia, and apply ag lime.
During the application portion of the job workers will: Mix dry fertilizer, wet fertilizer, or anhydrous ammonia, load truck with
fertilizer or anhydrous ammonia as well as load spraying equipment including spray applicators, floaters, and any safety
equipment needed to handle the materials.
Once arriving on the farm site workers, will unload all necessary equipment and materials and fertilizer or anhydrous ammonia
with a fertilizer sprayer, floater, or tractor.
During down time some shop maintenance, grounds maintenance, tractor/sprayer maintenance such as oil changes or tire
changes might be needed. During down time assist with dumping, unloading, loading grain trucks, and assisting in grain facility
operations. Workers will clean up spilled corn, assist trucks load and unload, general maintenance of the headquarters, and
ensuring systems operate properly.
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 60 pounds. Extensive pushing and pulling is
required. Extensive sitting is required. Repetitive movements is required. Employer requires
drug screen post hire at employer's expense due to the liability of operating equipment.