Ag Equipment Operator
Employer
14199 County Road 347
Fairview, MT 59221
United States
Job description
Load and unload crops or containers of materials, manually or using conveyors, handtrucks, forklifts,
or transfer augers. Mix specified materials or chemicals, and dump solutions, powders, or seeds into
planter or sprayer machinery. Spray fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus and
weed growth, and diseases, using hand sprayers. Observe and listen to machinery operation to
detect equipment malfunctions. Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on
machinery. Operate or tend equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors, combines,
and irrigation equipment. Maintain farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery
malfunctions. Attach farm implements such as plows, discs, sprayers, or harvesters to tractors, using
bolts and hand tools. Load hoppers, containers, or conveyors to feed machines with products, using
forklifts, transfer augers, suction gates, shovels, or pitchforks. Operate towed machines such as seed
drills or manure spreaders to plant, fertilize, dust, and spray crops. Drive trucks to haul crops,
supplies, tools, or farm workers. Drive and operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, harvest and
store grain crops. Till soil; plant and cultivate grain. Tow harvesting equipment. Drive and operate
self-propelled combine. Feed and water livestock and monitor food and water supplies. Maintain
equipment, machinery, buildings, pens, yards, and fences. Mix feed, additives, and medicines in
prescribed portions. Crops: Sprint Wheat, Hay
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 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. Workers must have positive verifiable experience relevant to the job and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks. Workers must be able to
speak English. 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 driving record for operating company vehicles. Exceptional performance may be rewarded with additional
compensation or benefits at the employers discretion. Workers must be responsible, follow instructions, and comply