Ag Equipment Operator
Employer
4937 Road 17-2033
Poplar, MT 59255
United States
Job description
Farm Equipment Operator will primarily be required to operate equipment for planting/seeding, fertilizing and harvesting of small grains, peas, lentils and chick peas. Worker will be required to operate farm equipment such as a Ford New Holland tractor, New Holland Combine, swather, rollers, fertilizer spreader, sprayers, grain trucks, augers and semi-trucks (onsite only). Worker will be required to load and unload grain trucks/carts, operate grain storage bags with machine, must be mechanically inclined in order to perform light maintenance and repairs on equipment, tractors and trucks; work with GPS and precision ag equipment; pay close attention to the details and keep accurate records. Must also be willing to assist in other areas of the farm as needed; such as picking rocks, running parts, tearing down and/or repairing fencing; grounds maintenance and facility cleaning and maintenance. Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs; be on their feet or on a tractor throughout the day and must be willing to work 12+ hour days during harvest (July through end of November). The job entails working with farm machinery, outdoors in all types of weather (extreme heat, wind, dust, rain) and occasional exposure to poisonous snakes and predators. Extensive walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting and long hours sitting and operating farm equipment is required. A minimum of 3 months of experience with the harvesting of crops, equipment maintenance, and all other tasks shown above is required for this position. Driving is a requirement with Drivers' license required.
Special Requirements
8 - 14 hrs/day, Mon.- Sat. Avg. 66 hrs/wk. 11 hrs/day (48 to 84 hrs/wk). Can work Sunday if worker desires, but is not required. Split shifts/long odd hrs required during planting and harvesting; hours range from 5:00am to 10:00pm.