Ag Equipment Operator

Job description

Drive and operate harvesting machines or custom cutting machinery to harvest a variety of grain and oil-seed crops from client's farms. Adjust speeds of cutters, blowers and conveyors, and weight of cutting head, using hand tools. Change cutting head as appropriate for crop. Drive heavy trucks to transport produce to elevator or storage areas. Drive transporter trucks to haul harvesting machine between work sites. Drive tractors to and from sites, help manage barns, and perform basic maintenance and repair.

Equipment:
John Deere Forage Harvesters
John Deere and Challenger/Fendt tractors
Claas Tractor/Mowers
Semi Trucks and Jetco Trailers

Special Requirements

Must be able to lift 100 lbs. Must be able to obtain a CDL within 30-90 days of hire. No minimum education 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.