Ag Equipment Operator
Employer
1313 State Route 301
Mayfield, KY 42066
United States
Job description
Load and unload crops or containers of materials, manually or using conveyors, hand trucks, forklifts, or
transfer augers. Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions. 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. Direct and monitor the activities of work crews engaged in planting, weeding, or
harvesting activities. 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. Walk
beside or ride on planting machines while inserting plants in planter mechanisms at specified intervals. 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.
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 pushing and
pulling is required. Extensive sitting is required. Extensive walking is required. Frequent stooping is required. Overtime
and taking holiday is mandatory. 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.