Equipment Operator / Truck Driver
Employer
2351 190th Ave
Calamus, IA 52729
United States
Job description
On employer owned/operated farm: We need employees to start in February with field prep for the spring planting. Field prep includes laying tiling to control water in fields, repairing/removing and repairing fencing, dirt work, building terraces, and create and maintain drainage ditches. All this will need to be completed before our normal spring planting starts. During the spring employees will assist with raising, spraying, harvesting and hauling corn, soybeans, and wheat. Employees will need to operate combines, tractors, semi, tractor trailer and other farm equipment. Employees will complete routine maintenance on equipment and buildings. Service and repair equipment as needed. Complete duties as directed including but not limited to cleaning, shop work, yard work and other farm duties.
When custom harvesting only: Operates self-propelled custom harvesting machines to harvest a variety of grain and oilseed crops. Adjusts speed cutter, blowers and conveyors and height of cutting head, using hand tools. Changes cutting head as appropriate for crop. Drives semi-trucks to transport produce to elevator or storage area. Employer may provide pay increases for performance, longevity and/or experience at employer’s discretion.
Special Requirements
Must have a regular driver's license. Must have a CDL or equivalent or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire. Employer will conduct post hire and random drug testing at employers expense to enforce a drug free workplace. Failing a drug test will result in termination. Job requires extensive sitting, pulling, and pushing. Require 3 months experience.