Agricultural Equipment Operator

Job description

Temporary Seasonal Position: Agricultural Equipment Operator | SOC Code: 45-2091

All applicants must be able, willing, qualified to perform work described & must be available for entire period.

Dennis Edwards, Plaza, ND, Mountrail

Possible shift: 7:00AM-7:00PM. 48+ May be possibility of weekend work. Crops: Durum, Canola, Corn, Peas, Flax, Sunflowers. Duties may include: Workers will be responsible for: Preparing the equipment for use after the winter, organizing work area, regular maintenance on equipment, preparing land for seeding, manual labor as required, handling heavy machinery, repairs of equipment, seed crops, apply chemical to seeds and crops, obtain needed parts for equipment, remove rocks from fields, haul crops to elevators and bins for storage and sale, maintain farm grounds, maintain housing in an orderly manner, observe crops and report concerns, harvest crops, maintain all machinery in good working order, clean seed for planting & other related Agricultural Equipment Operator activities as per SOC/OES 45-2091 (onetonline.org). Must have 3 months Combine, tractor operation & safety exp. Static strength; exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, unload, carry objects up to 100lbs (possible 2-person); may climb, walk, stand, reach, balance, sit, stoop, bend, squat, wash, clean: equip, grounds, area. Tools supplies and equipment provided at no cost to worker. Employer guarantees 3/4 of contract. Work outdoors, exposed to weather, hot or cold; hours may vary (+/-); possible downtimes and/or extended hrs. Dependable: fulfill obligations. Attn. to detail: complete work tasks. Employer provided housing available to those who cannot reasonably return to their residence within the same day. Cell phone use allowable during designated breaks.

Must be able to obtain a drivers license. Must be 18 due to insurance. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Based on Employer's discretion/cost: Worker may have random drug/alcohol testing during employment: positive test/ refusal to abide = dismissal. Worker has 3 days from date of hire to show legal authorization to work in the United States. Cash advances may apply at employer discretion.

Special Requirements

Must be 18 due to insurance. Must show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Static strength; exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, unload, carry objects up to 100lbs (possible 2-person); may climb, walk, stand, reach, balance, sit, stoop, bend, squat, wash, clean: equip, grounds, area. All applicants must be able, willing, qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Based on Employer's discretion/cost: Worker may have random drug/alcohol testing during employment: positive test/ refusal to abide = dismissal. Must have 3 months Combine, tractor operation & safety exp.