Ag Equipment Operator

Job description

Performs duties like: drive and operate farm machinery such as tractors, fertilizer spreaders, balers, combines, threshers, and trucks to plant, cultivate, harvest and store grain crops. Workers also operate conveyor belts, loading machines, separators, cleaners, and dryers. 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 adjustments/minor repairs to equipment. Drive grain trucks to transport crops to elevator or storage area.

Equipment: tractor, combine, trucks

Crops: Barley, Canola, Lentils, Peas, Wheat

Special Requirements

Minimum of 1 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a CDL within 30 days of hire. Employer requires criminal background check post-hire at employers expense due to the presence of children on the farm. Failure to pass criminal background check will result in termination of employment. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive sitting is required. Extensive walking 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.