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. Till soil; plant and cultivate grain. Tow harvesting equipment. Drive and operate self-propelled combine. General lubrication, service (check fluid), and incidental repair farm machinery. Drive grain trucks to transport crops to elevator or storage area.

Equipment: Newer John Deere Equipment. 4wheel drive tractors, combines, air drills, self propelled sprayers, corn planter

Crops: Alfalfa, Chickpeas, Corn, Dry Peas, Lentils, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Special Requirements

Minimum of 6 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of hire. Employer requires drug screen post hire at employer's expense due to the liability of driving heavy equipment and trucks on public roads. Employer requires criminal background check post hire at employer's expense due to expensive tools and equipment on the farm. Failure to pass drug screen and/or criminal background check will result in termination of employment. Lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds. Extensive sitting 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.