Agricultural Equipment Operator
Employer
127 Doc Edgar Drive
Wheatley, AR 72392
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. During the drilling aspect of this job workers will: travel to farmer's drill site,
unload equipment, set up the drilling equipment , 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. Drive
trucks to haul crops, supplies, tools, or garm workers. Experience with water well drilling equipment, such as
winches and pump hoists, heavy farm equipment such as backhoes and tractors, and hand tools, e.g. air
wrenches, cutting torches and welders, is useful. Limited machine shop duties to repair motors and pumps
and other equipment. 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 the employer at no cost.
Special Requirements
No minimum education requirement. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60
pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive sitting is required.
Extensive walking is required. Frequent stooping is required. Repetitive movements 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. Employer requires criminal
background check post-hire at employers' expense due to the presence