Ag Equipment Operator
Employer
7650 Musselshell Trail Rd.
Custer, MT 59047
United States
Job description
Ag Equipment Operator is required to work with many different types of farm machinery for soil preparation, crop planting, harvesting and grain processing, and chemical application. Worker will required to drive and control farm equipment to till soil, seed/plant, fertilize, spray pesticides, cultivate and harvest small grain crops; and required maintain and make minor repairs on the equipment they operate. Mechanical skills and experience are required to drive a John Deere Green Star GPS and operate other farm equipment such as a Case air drill and scales in grain cart. The worker is also required to attach farm implements, such as plow, disc, sprayer, or harvester, to tractor, using bolts and mechanic's hand tools; load and unload grain truck manually or using conveyors, hand truck, forklift, or transfer auger; weigh grain-filled containers and record weights; and clean out grain bins. Minimal fencing of existing fence lines will be required along with facility and grounds maintenance. To work as an agriculture equipment operator requires physical coordination, decision-making ability, mechanical aptitude and driving skills. 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. 3 months experience is required.
Farm Equipment Operator: Long/odd hours with split shifts required during harvest.
Feb. 1 - end of March: Drive truck/haul grain, equipment maintenance/cleaning, soil preparation: 50 - 60 hrs/week, Mon. - Sat. Avg. 8am - 6pm.
April - May: Spring seeding, spray pesticides; equipment cleaning /maintenance; 60 - 70 hrs/week, Mon. - Sat. Avg. 7am - 6pm.
June: Spray pesticides, clean out grain bins, haul water, fencing: 50 - 60 hrs/week, Mon. - Sat. Avg. 6am - 8pm.
July - Oct.31 Harvest: Drive truck, operate scales in grain cart, maintenance: 80 - 100 hrs/week, Mon. - Sat. Avg. 7am - 10pm
Equipment cleaning/maintenance, haul grain: 40 - 50 hrs/week, Mon. - Sat. Avg. 8am - 6pm.
Increased wages and 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.