Ag Equipment Operator
Employer
2297 Ralstin Road
Craigmont, ID 83523
United States
Job description
Load and unload crops or containers of materials, manually or using conveyors, hand trucks, forklifts of
transfer augers. Mix specified materials of chemicals, and dump solution, powders or seeds into planter or
sprayer machinery. Spray fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus and week growth, and
disease, 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. Attach farm implements such as plows,
discs, sprayers or harvesters to tractors, using bolts and hand tools. Load hoppers, containers, or conveyors
to feed machines with products, using forklifts, transfer augers, suction gates, shovels or pitchforks. Operate
towed machines such as seed drills or manure spreaders to plant, fertilize, dust and spray crops. Weigh crop
filled containers and record weights and other identifying information. Drive trucks to haul crops, supplies,
tools or farm workers. Must be comfortable operating equipment in hilly environments.
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. The worker will be exposed to extreme
temperatures. Extensive sitting is required. Extensive walking 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.