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. Operate and control tractors and implements. Till soil; plant and cultivate grain. Tow harvesting equipment. Drive and operate self-propelled combine. General lubrication, service (check fluids) and mechanical repair to farm machinery. Drive grain trucks to transport crops to elevator or storage area. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Maintain all upkeep of farm equipment, farm buildings and roads on the farm.

Equipment: Tractors, Combines, Sprayers, Harvesters, Windrower, Seed Spreader, Grain dryer, Forklifts, Grain Hopper bodies, Tractor Trailers, Potato grading equipment

Crops: Corn, Potatoes, Rye, Soy Beans, Wheat

Special Requirements

Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of hire. Prior work experience on a potato farm is a plus. CDL license preferred. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive walking is required. Frequent stooping is required. Repetitive movements is required. Overtime and taking holiday is mandatory. 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.