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. Drive and operate self propelled sprayer. Mix chemicals for spraying application. Must be willing to take chemical training through state education programs. Operate a rock picker attached to a tractor. Operate a tractor and grain cart. General lubrication, service (check fluids) and mechanical repair to farm machinery. General maintenance (oil changes, filter changes). Drive grain trucks to transport crops to elevator or storage area.

Equipment: John Deere Tractor 4wd 9630, 9430, Combines 9870,S780, 4045R sprayer. Peterbilt 379 EXHD 15 speed, Peterbilt 379 EXHD 18 speed, Freightliner 10 speed, J&M grain cart with scale tech electric iPad scale technology. 2 John Deere 4450, 1 John Deere 4050, John Deere 6120 auger tractor, S300 skid steer, 950 B payloader, John Deere 4720 yard tractor, Polaris Rangers/ Can Am defender w yard sprayer, thunder crek 990 gallon fuel trailer, Single scoop rock picker, Brandt 1547 conveyor, Brandt 13110 HP auger, Farmking 1385 auger, John Deere lawn mowers 665 465, 6400 gallon sprayer trailer with Chembine mix tank F350(s), Chevy 1/2 tons, Buick Le Sabres

Crops: Wheat, Canola, Corn, Dry Peas, Soy Beans

Special Requirements

Extensive pushing, pulling and sitting. Repetitive movements. Employer requires drug screen post-hire at employer's expense due to the liability of driving trucks on public roads. Employer requires criminal background check post-hire at employer's expense due to expensive tools and equipment and the presence of children on the farm. Failure to pass drug screen and/or criminal background check will result in termination of employment. Must be able to lift 60 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. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed here in his sole discretion.