Agricultural Equipment Operator

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

This is a full-time position and will assist in the raising of corn, soybeans, hard red spring wheat and sunflowers on a family-owned farm near East Grand Forks, MN. The worker has the responsibility, with a team, to operate various pieces of farm equipment including but not limited to seeding equipment, application equipment including a sprayer and fertilizer spreader, combine, tillage equipment and semi-tractors. This is all to assist in raising a productive and profitable crop. This person will need to be knowledgeable in and be able to utilize various types of ag-related technology. Various other job duties may be assigned and asked to be completed. Hours may vary during the season, with work starting earlier or later based on weather and crop condition or other factors related to farming. Workers may be requested but not required to work at night or on their Sabbath or on Federal Holidays.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to operate various farm equipment including fertilizer spreader, sprayer, combine, drive truck to haul crops, tillage, and other pieces of farm equipment
• Ability to regularly perform maintenance on the farm at regular service intervals
• Assist in repairing and maintaining farm equipment and general buildings
• Ability to operate and utilize precision agriculture apps and programs (like John Deere Operations Center)
• All other duties assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Be a team player with a positive attitude and trustworthiness
• Good communicator
• Knowledge of safe workplace practices
• Prior experience operating farm equipment. We operate newer John Deere equipment and Freightliner semi units.
• A willing attitude and desire to learn new skills
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and plan solutions
• A valid driver’s license, no CDL is required

Special Requirements

Three (3) months prior experience running farm equipment is required. Valid Class D Driver's License required. Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 60 lbs. Criminal background check after hire at employer's expense, due to expensive equipment and children on the farm. Possible random drug screen after hire at employer's expense. Failure to comply or failure to pass either the criminal background check or random drug screen may result in termination of employment.