Ag Equipment Operator
Employer
1276 State Hwy 94
Aledo, IL 61231
United States
Job description
Ground Crew Application: It provides ground support for agricultural aerial application business. Duties will include:
Fuel the plane by connecting and disconnecting fuel hose to and from the airplane. Mix chemicals - Read and
understand a load ticket. Load the plane with chemical by connecting and disconnecting load hose to and from plane.
Load plane with fertilizer by driving and operating forklift. Clean all equipment daily. Mow airstrips. Must be able to lift
50 lbs. Minimum of (3) months experience required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Basic math skills. Must be able to read, understand and follow directions. 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. What your day may look like- Blends and loads all chemical mixes prior to each load/flight.- Clean
aircraft.- Maintains general awareness of inventory levels and fuel levels for leader.- Maintains cleanliness in
hanger/loadout areas.- Reliable and regular attendance is expected.- Very early mornings are often required. Other
skills that will help you succeed- Customer service oriented.- Ability to work under pressure. Your work environment
and the physical aspects of the job; At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures
and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees. The work
environment for this position may require the employee to work in an outdoor setting in all types of weather conditions
with exposure to outdoor elements. When working outdoors and possibly around moving equipment/mechanical parts,
the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of
electrical shock. This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand
and sit. You may be occasionally required to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
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. 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 of children on the farm and expensive tools and equipment. Failure to pass drug screen and/or criminal background check will result in termination of employment
Workers must have positive verifiable experience relevant to the job and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks. Must be able to speak, understand, and read English at a basic level of literacy. Employees must adhere to strict biosecurity, company policies, and food safety guidelines, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Certain roles may require a valid drivers license within 30 days of hire and a clean drivingrecord for operating compa