Ag Equipment Operator
Employer
22945 402nd Ave
Woonsocket, SD 57385
United States
Job description
Participate in the inspection, grading, sorting, storage, and post-harvest treatment of crops such as working with bins and augers to load carts and trailers; Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment; Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery (much of which is equipped with GPS) such as combine, planter, sprayer, to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops such as corn, soybeans, silage, wheat, hay; Load inputs and drive trucks to transport to fields, load crops and drive trucks to transport to fields and storage facilities such as elevators, bins, silos, piles/bags; Haul dirt, manure, fertilizer, and other materials to condition soil; Clean work areas and maintain grounds and landscaping; Attend to live farm animals including cattle such as feeding, watering, doctoring; Preg check cows and heifers; Perform duties related to calving; Monitor cows for birthing issues; Check calf health daily; Move snow and freshen bedding; Break ice in watering facilities; Care for cattle in feedlot; Repair and maintain corrals, water and feed equipment; Sort cattle and haul cattle to pastures; Repair, maintain, fashion farm structures such as fences; Mix materials, dump solutions or seeds into planter or sprayer machinery; Attach implements using hand tools; Speak and understand English.
Special Requirements
Three (3) months recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed. Must be able to obtain appropriate drivers license following hire and obtain clean driving record. Be able to lift up to 75 lbs. Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive for an illegal/controlled substance or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.