Ag Equipment Operator
Employer
18029 Road R
Kismet, KS 67859
United States
Job description
Load and unload crops or containers of materials, manually or using conveyors, hand trucks, forklifts, or transfer
augers. Mix specified materials or chemicals, and dump solutions, powders, or seeds into planter or sprayer
machinery. Spray fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus and weed growth, and diseases, 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. 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. Drive and operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, harvest and store grain crops.
Attach farm implements, such as plow, disc and drill to tractor. Till soil; plant and cultivate grain. Tow harvesting
equipment. Drive and operate self-propelled combine. Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled
machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Clean work areas, and
maintain grounds and landscaping.
Special Requirements
Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Must have a good
understanding of precision agriculture. Must be able to work alone or in team environment. Must be able to maneuver around equipment and
up ladders. Must be able to work flexible and extended hours during harvesting and planting seasons. Must be able to perform basic problem
solving skills in electrical and mechanical areas. Must be able to communicate clearly progress of jobs throughout the day. Must be able to
arrive to work on time. Basic literacy and arithmetic required. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. 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.