Agriculture Equipment Operator

Job description

Perform Duties such as driving and operating tractors for planting crops and grains such as millet, oats, and corn for winter livestock feed. Corn will be rolled or chopped for silage. Workers will drive tractors and operate designated equipment to cut/ rake/bale forage for the animals. All bales and forage will have to be relocated back to the ranch for the winter months' supply for livestock. 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 any mishaps, and they will deliver minerals and feed supplements.
Maintenance will need to be done on all equipment, buildings, structures, and grounds. Strong fencing background experience is required. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and be able to work independently after given instructions. The existing fence will need to be fixed, 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. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
NO TEXTING. No smoking in equipment, vehicles, fields, or housing units. No drinking of alcoholic beverages is prohibited during working hours and otherwise discouraged.
No Educational level required.
Must have three months of tractor driving with towed implements and operate computerized feeder wagons installed with weight scales and monitors.

Special Requirements

Employees must have a valid driver's license or be capable of obtaining one in 60 days.
Cell phone usage is limited to business-related calls of the operation only.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
NO TEXTING. No smoking in equipment, vehicles, fields, or housing units. Drinking alcoholic beverages is prohibited during working hours and otherwise discouraged.
No Educational level required. Must have strong fencing skills.
Must have three months of tractor driving experience with weight scales and monitors.