Ag Equipment Operator

Job description

Performs duties like: drive and operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, harvest and store grain crops. Attach farm implements, such as plow, disc and drill to tractor. Till soil; plant and cultivate grain. Tow harvesting equipment. Drive and operate self-propelled combine. General lubrication, service (check fluids), and incidental repair to farm machinery. Drive grain trucks to transport crops to elevator or storage area. Workers will also be doing regular farm maintenance, such as mowing, trimming, washing, repairing fence, etc., therefore should be able and willing to use power tools and hand tools necessary to perform these duties.

Crops: Hay; Sunflower; and Wheat

Special Requirements

Drug screening required post hire at employer's expense due to liability of driving heavy equipment and trucks on public roads. Employer requires a criminal background check post hire at employer's expense due to expensive equipment and tools at the farm. Failure to pass the drug screening and/or background check will result in termination of employment with the farm. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Minimum of (3) months experience required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30-90 days of hire. No minimum education required. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience.