Ag Equipment Operator

Job description

Performs duties like: drive and operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, harvest and store crops. The workers will drive triaxle dump trucks and semi truck pulling 48 foot trailers. They will also operate tractors pulling rock pickers, land rollers, harrow grain cart and baler. 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. General lubrication, service (check fluids), and incidental repair to farm machinery. Drive trucks to transport crops to elevator or storage area. Work related to all other seasonal needs.

Crops: Beans, Canola, Corn, Dry Peas, Flax Seed, Lentils

Equipment: Tractors, Combine, Grain Trucks

Special Requirements

Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of hire. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive sitting is required. Extensive walking is required. Frequent stooping is required. Repetitive movements is 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.