Agricultural Equipment Operation
Employer
1726 East 1575 South
Gooding, ID 83330
United States
Job description
Drive tractors and balers, and operate other mechanized farm equipment to harvest grain, hay, and/or oilseed crops. Operate grain carts.
Operate self-propelled custom class harvesting machines to harvest a variety of grain, grass and oilseed crops. Service machinery, trucks and trailers. Make in-field repairs. Must be able to operate, maintain and repair agricultural equipment with or without direction. Employer will provide, at no cost to workers, an effective means of communicating in an emergency, which may include but is not limited to a satellite phone, cell phone, wireless device, radio transmitter, or other electronic device effective in the entire geographic area where work will be performed.
Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery. Adjust speeds of cutters, blowers, and conveyors and height of cutting head. Clean, adjust, repair, and perform routine service on equipment (e.g., lubricating grease points, inspecting and maintaining fluid levels, checking belt and conveyor tensions, and maintaining tires, wheels, bearings, belts, and other wear parts). Repair or replace defective parts. Attach farm implements (e.g., plows, harrows, discs, sprayers) using hand tools. May assist with other general farm maintenance or repairs. Workers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer’s products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination. Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work. Workers must comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a proficient manner without close supervision.
Special Requirements
3 months of heavy equipment operation including forage harvester and large tractors. Outdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a workers ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects up to 50lbs.