Agricultural Equipment Operator
Employer
2023 N 1600th St
West Liberty, IL 62475
United States
Job description
We operate a custom manure business where we pump swine and dairy manure in southern Illinois. Our pumping season starts in March and ends in December. We have new and up to date equipment. We use a dragline (umbilical) system to pump around 175 million gallons a year through three draglines. We need of seasonal help to operate trucks and large John Deere tractors to haul and apply manure fertilizer to the fields. Employees will also need to do infield repairs and maintenance on equipment. Employees will need to be able to do the following: operate newer john deere tractors 8 and 9 R's, operate newer 1 ton dually pickup trucks pulling a trailer, operate Honda pioneer side by sides, operate Puck's Lightspeed pump controls, straitening hose out with side by side so the hose cart can pick it up, operate the hose cart to pick up and lay out hose, and backing up trailers with all of the previously listed. Employer may provide pay increases for longevity and experience at employer’s discretion. Employer may provide performance bonuses at the end of the contract at the employer’s discretion.
Special Requirements
Job requires extensive walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, repetitive movements, and exposure to extreme outdoor temperatures. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Job requires a regular drivers license. Requires 3 months experience.