Agricultural Equipment Operator

Job description

We swath and bale alfalfa, brome, side oats, big bluestem, little blue stem, Indian grass and prairie hay. There will be countless hours running a swather, rake and baler (round and square balers) during our hay making season which starts in April and ends in December. We produce hay for our own cattle herd. We need employees to assist with our hay productions season. Employees will need to stack hay including small square bales onto trailers and into barns. Employees will also need to load, unload and haul bales to storage. Employees will need to complete routine repairs and maintenance on equipment. Employer may provide performance bonuses at the end of the contract at the employer’s discretion.

***Please note that for all future application we will be adjusting our starting date to April 15 to cover our entire crop season starting with the first mowing in the spring.

Special Requirements

Job requires extensive sitting, walking, and frequent stooping. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Job requires a regular drivers license and 3 months experience.