Agriculture Equipment Operator

Job description

Perform Duties such as driving and operating tractors for planting crops and grains such as alfalfa, oats and corn for cattle feed. Workers will drive tractors and operate designated equipment to cut/ rake/bale forage for livestock feed. In the spring ( weather permitting) the livestock herd will be vaccinated, calves will be branded and cow /calf pairs will be moved to the
pastures for the summer months. A weekly route will be done to check each pasture for water conditions, the health of the herd and any mishaps. Workers will deliver minerals and feed
supplements. Maintenance will need to be done on all equipment, buildings, structures and grounds. Strong fencing skills for existing fences. Must be able to work independently after given instructions and be able to tolerate heat / cold conditions. The existing fence will need to be fixed, and gates and corrals will need to be maintained.

Employees must have a valid driver's license or be capable of obtaining one in 30 days.
Cell phone usage is limited to business-related calls of the operation only.
NO TEXTING. No smoking in equipment, vehicles, fields or housing units. Drinking of alcoholic beverages is prohibited during working hours and otherwise discouraged.
No Educational level is required.
Must have six months of tractor driving with towed implements and operate computerized feeder wagons with a weight scale and monitors for feeding cattle.
Cattle experience is necessary and they must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Special Requirements

Employees must have a valid drivers license or capable of obtaining one in 30 days.
Cell phone usage is limited to business-related calls of the operation only.
NO TEXTING. No smoking in equipment, vehicles, fields or housing units. Drinking of alcoholic beverages is
prohibited during working hours and otherwise discouraged.
No Educational level is required. Strong fencing background.
Must have six months of tractor driving with towed implements and operate computerized feeder wagons with weight scale and monitors for feeding cattle.
Cattle experience is necessary and must be able to lift 50 pounds.