Ag Equipment Operator
Employer
122 W. Sand Creek
Vida, MT 59274
United States
Job description
Ag Equipment Operator
Agricultural employee is required to work with many different types of farm machinery for soil preparation, crop planting and harvesting. Worker will be required to drive and control farm equipment to till soil, seed/plant, fertilize, cultivate and harvest small grain crops, pulse crops and hay. Employee is required to maintain and make minor repairs of the equipment they operate. Mechanical experience are required to use equipment necessary to perform the tasks above. The worker is also required to attach farm implements, such as plow, disc, or harvester, to tractor, using mechanicʼs hand tools; load and unload grain truck manually or using hand truck, loader, or transfer auger; and clean out grain bins. To work as an general farm hand requires physical coordination, decision-making ability, mechanical aptitude and driving skills. The ability to listen to and follow verbal directions is imperative. The job entails working outdoors in all types of weather (extreme heat, cold, wind dust, rain and snow). Worker must crouch, bend, lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds. Worker is required to have a current driverʼs license. Increased wage and or bonus may be possible depending on experience.
Special Requirements
Employer provided items (at no cost to the worker): All tools and equipment necessary to perform the duties assigned as well as transportation between worker(s) on-site housing and the work site. A cell phone or two-way radio will be provided for emergency and ranch communications at no
cost to the worker (excluding long distance charges).
The expected work schedule may be required in a split shift due to the nature of the job duties. Hours may vary due to weather, time of year and the requirements of the job. Work may be offered more than the specified hours per day, but only required to work the hours specified. Work may be offered 7 days a week but only required 6 days a week.