Agricultural Equipment Operator
Employer
15328 Hwy 17 N
Mccrory, AR 72101
United States
Job description
Workers will assist with two main tasks: to support the drilling of new farm irrigation wells, along with
maintenance and repair of established farm irrigation wells. In preparation, workers will start each day
at the farm shop loading necessary equipment and supplies onto their trucks for travel to
predetermined farms in the local and surrounding counties. Drive trucks to haul crops, tools, supplies,
or farm workers. During drilling aspect of this job workers will: travel to farmer's drill site, unload
equipment, set up the drilling equipment, haul water in a 4000 gallon tank to well site, connect drill
pipe while drilling is in progress, remove drill pipe, install well casing and disassemble drilling
equipment. When working on irrigation well, maintenance and repair portion of job, the employees
will: inspect gear heads and change their oil, check for pump vibration and cavitation, remove pipe
and pumps from wells, transport and install irrigation pipes, pumps motors, and whatever else is
mechanically required so that the farmer can get water to his/her crops. Experience with water well
drilling equipment, such as winches and pump hoists, heavy farm equipment such as backhoes and
tractors, and hand tools,. Clear brush and weeds by mower, weed eater, or sling-blade to access all
pumps and wells, as well as company owned property. Maintenance and repair of all company owned
mechanical equipment. All tools, equipment and supplies will be provided by employer at no cost.
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 50 pounds.
The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Frequent stooping is required. 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.
Employer requires drug screen post hire at employers expense due to the use of expensive tools and heavy equipment. Employer requires criminal
background check post-hire at employers' expense due to the use of expensive tools and heavy equipment. Failure to pass drug screen and/or criminal
background check will result in termination of employment.