Ag Equipment Operator
Employer
840 Pioneer Ave
Lafayette, MN 56054
United States
Job description
Workers will assist in two main areas for on a farm for a farmer, this includes dry fertilizer application. Prior to the application portion of the job workers will be expected to study for and obtain a commercial pesticide license. During the application portion of the job workers will: Mix dry fertilizer or other crop production products (chemicals), load truck with dry fertilizer or crop production products as well as load spraying equipment including spray applicators, tractors, and any safety equipment needed to handle the materials. Once arriving on the farm site workers will unload all necessary equipment and materials and apply dry fertilizer with a 2014 TERREGATOR TG9300 floater or crop production products with a 2010 JOHN DEERE 4730 sprayer. Workers will also assist in maintaining farm systems and grain handling components such as grain bins, augers, dryers, etc. Workers may operate various types of equipment such as forklifts, skid loaders, or pickup trucks to transport. During down time some shop maintenance, grounds maintenance, tractor/sprayer maintenance such as oil changes, tire changes, and other mechanical maintenance might be required.
Special Requirements
Minimum of 3 months of experience 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 liability of operating equipment. Failure to pass drug screen will result in termination of employment. Per MN State requirement, workers will be paid time and a half for all hours worked over 48 hours in a work week. OT Wage Offer:$27.75/hr. Effective Jan 1, 2024, per MN State Statute, an employee will earn one hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, up to at least 48 hours of accrued Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) per year, provided the employee works a minimum of 80 hours in a calendar year.