Ag Equipment Operator
Employer
50076 Highway 71
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
United States
Job description
Observe and listen to machinery operations to detect equipment malfunctions. Manipulate controls to set, activate, and
adjust mechanisms on machinery. Maintain farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions.
Attach farm implements used in harvesting to tractors. Drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, tools, farm workers, or
equipment. Drive and operate farm machinery to harvest. Tow harvesting equipment.
Perform incidental repairs. Perform routine maintenance and inspection of machinery used in conjunction with
harvesting duties. This may include clean and lubricate parts, change oil or other fluids.
Load or unload trucks or help others with loading or unloading, using special loading-related equipment or other
equipment as necessary. Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, 25% or
less of the time during the application period, to transport and deliver harvested crops. Properly secure cargo for
transport. Report on any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles. Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and
equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, or brakes, to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition for
daily use. Maintain records, such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements, in accordance with
regulations. If required perform emergency repairs, such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, fuses, tire chains, or
spark plugs on harvesting equipment. Any tasks derived from a Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) other than
the SOC designated in this job order are strictly incidental in nature, performed only on an occasional basis, and
constitute less than the majority of the contractual period, and shall not be construed as reflective of the primary
occupation for which certification is sought.
Special Requirements
Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a CDL within 30 days of hire. Employer requires drug screen post hire at employers' expense due to the liability of operating
equipment. Failure to pass drug screen will result in termination of employment. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. Extensive sitting 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 with attendance,