Agricultural Equipment Operator
Employer
16002 County Rd R
Seibert, CO 80834
United States
Job description
We need a seasonal employee to assist with our corn, wheat, and millet crop production season. The employee will perform all assigned duties related to the production of these crops, including preparing fields for planting; attaching farm implements such as plows, discs, sprayers, and harvesters to tractors using bolts and hand tools; operating tractors, planters, sprayers, seed drills, manure spreaders, combines, irrigation equipment, and other farm machinery; engaging in planting, weeding, spraying, cultivating, and harvesting activities; loading and unloading crops and materials manually or using conveyors, forklifts, transfer augers, or hand trucks; loading hoppers, containers, or conveyors using forklifts, augers, suction gates, shovels, or pitchforks to feed machines; performing routine equipment maintenance and repairs; and cleaning work areas, equipment, and facilities while maintaining farm grounds and landscaping. Perform general maintenance and repair of farm machinery, equipment, vehicles, irrigation systems, buildings, and other farm facilities. Inspect equipment to identify routine maintenance needs or mechanical issues; perform preventative maintenance, including cleaning, lubricating, adjusting, and replacing worn parts; assist with routine repairs using hand and power tools; maintain and repair irrigation, plumbing, and sprinkler systems as needed; test equipment after maintenance or repairs to ensure proper operation; keep equipment, tools, and work areas clean and organized; and drive trucks or other farm vehicles to transport tools, equipment, materials, and machinery to and from work sites.
Special Requirements
The employer will conduct post-hire drug testing at no cost to the employee to enforce its drug-free workplace policy. Any employee who fails a drug test will be subject to termination. The employer will also conduct post-hire criminal background checks at no cost to the employee and, consistent with company hiring practices and applicable law, will not employ individuals with felony or theft-related criminal convictions. The job requires a minimum of three (3) months of verifiable experience, the ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, and possession of a valid regular driver's license.