Agricultural Equipment Operator
Employer
904 W Elm Ave
Pocahontas, IA 50574
United States
Job description
Perform duties on a farm for a farm like: Drive and operate pickup trucks and tile delivery trucks. Make tile connections by installing various fittings such as tees. Be able to use power tools and shovel to assist with installation of tile connections, intakes and outlets. Dig and backfill starter holes or trenches with equipment such as Backhoe, Excavator and Dozer. Using laser and GPS equipment to perform survey/install of tile to grade. Deliver rolls of tile to self-propelled tile instillation machines and splice tubes together. Perform a variety of duties such as washing, lubricating, service and assist with repair of machinery. Drive transport trucks to haul heavy equipment and all materials necessary. Drive trucks to haul tools, supplies, or farm workers. Manual work including, but not limited to mowing, cleaning and picking up tree limbs and other miscellaneous items. Prepare future farm land by grading land, dropping trees, and cleaning up debris. Mowing farm land, picking up rocks, loading and unloading hay, maintaining agricultural commodities. Grounds maintenance as necessary.
Special Requirements
Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a CDL within 30 days of hire. Employer requires drug screen post hire at employers expense due to the liability of operating equipment. Failure to pass drug screen 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. Repetitive movements is required. Overtime and taking holiday is mandatory.