Ag Equipment Operator
Employer
12625 Chicken Creek Road
Harveyville, KS 66431
United States
Job description
Participate in the inspection, grading, sorting, storage, and post-harvest treatment of crops;
Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment as well as farm
buildings, fences, and other structures; Operate tractors such as JD 7R, 8R, 9R, tractor-drawn
machinery, and self-propelled machinery (much of which is equipped with GPS) to plow,
harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops; Load agricultural
products into trucks without over or underfilling bed or trailer, and drive to market or storage
facilities; Clean work areas and maintain grounds and landscaping; Attend to live farm, ranch
animals that include cattle; Duties include feeding, watering, herding, grazing, castrating,
branding, catching, and loading animals; Maintain records on animals; Examine animals to
detect diseases and injuries; Administer medications, vaccinations, or insecticides as
appropriate; Move livestock from one location to another; Provide mineral to cattle grazing
wheat pasture; Must speak English.
Special Requirements
Be able to work in extreme conditions such as heat, humidity, wind, cold. Lift and carry supplies.
Follow instructions. Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the
worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.
Must be able to obtain appropriate drivers license within 30 days following hire and obtain clean
driving record to be able to operate company vehicle. Lift up to 50 lbs.