Ag Equipment Operator

Job description

Primary duties include, but are not limited to:Operate equipment used in agricultural production; tractor, swather, fork lift and combine, among other equipment. Operate farm implements; plow, disc, chisel, grain drill, rototiller, among other equipment. Complete basic repairs and maintenance on equipment as needed. Maintain equipment and notify supervisors of machinery malfunctions. Maintain communication with supervisors regarding status of all equipment operations and potential problems. Other farm-related duties as assigned.
Crops: alfalfa, horseradish, onion, garlic, mint, and cereal crops

Equipment: Large wheel tractors, large track tractors, combines, swathers, discs, cultivators, flamers, onion diggers, bulkers, rakes, pickup trucks, semi trucks, dump trucks, pipe trailers, equipment movers, land planes, grain drills, forklifts,

Special Requirements

Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a CDL within 30 days of hire. The costs associated with obtaining a driver's license will be the financial responsibility of the employer. Employer requires drug screen post-hire at employers expense due to the liability of driving trucks on public roads. Employer requires criminal background check post-hire at employers expense due to the presence of children on the farm and expensive tools and equipment. Failure to pass drug screen and/or criminal background check will result in termination of employment. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive sitting 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.