Ag Equipment Operator
Employer
1350 Mink St SW
Pataskala, OH 43062
United States
Job description
Perform duties like: General maintenance, greasing, lubrication and safety checks on tractors, trucks, semis and equipment. Maintaincleanliness & shop organization of tools and supplies. Provide input and suggestions to maximize shop efficiency. Keep trucks, tractors,and all equipment clean; take out trash daily. Keep record of and inform shop supervisor of any maintenance or repairs needing to becompleted. Focus on safety, accuracy and productivity for each task. Plan ahead for supplies that will be needed, plus fuel andtransportation. Performdaily maintenance and operations of no-till drill, soybean splitters, nursing sprayer & planter & drill, backhoe & ditching, mow/ted/rakehay & straw, operate combine and or grain cart, trucking, grain system. Maintain accurate record keeping, calculations, use of monitors,and GPS. Assist with maintaining owned properties such as mowing, bushhogging, weed eating, spraying, operate chainsaw, and buildor repair fences. Deal with coworkers and vendors in a professional manner. Ask questions and clarification on instructions given.Provide suggestions forimprovement. Treat co-workers with respect. Keep management and coworkers informed throughout each day. Check with supervisorbefore leaving each day. Be an example in professional and ethical conduct. Maintain integrity on time sheet. Emphasize critical thinkingand problem solving. Willingness to do any assignment with a positive attitude. coordinate, provide information and help farm handswhen needed. Managecrew for specific tasks as assigned by Farm Supervisor or Owner. Assist and participate in ongoing training of other employees; focus onsafety and responsible use of equipment. Complete safety checklists before beginning a task or moving on to a new task/location. Powerwash, clean, blow off equipment and grain system throughout the season as assigned. Operate tractors and implements such as Case IHquad tracks, John Deere quad tracks, JD8230, high speed 40ft Horsch Joker Disc, 40ft or 60ft bean splitters, 60ft corn planter, TractorTrailer Semi, JDmower/conditioner, hay rake, tedder, square and round bailers, skid steer, wheel loader, self-propelled combine, grain cart on tracks,backhoe/ track hoe, physically assist tile plow while installing field tile and making connections.Crops: Corn, Soy Beans, WheatEquipment: Tractors and implements such as Case IH quad tracks, John Deere quad tracks, JD8230, high speed 40ft Horsch Joker Disc,40ft or 60ft bean splitters, 60ft corn planter, Tractor Trailer Semi, JD mower/conditioner, hay rake, tedder, square and round bailers,skid steer, wheel loader, self-propelled combine, grain cart on tracks, backhoe/ track hoe.
Special Requirements
Minimum of 3 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 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 60 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive sitting is required. Extensive walking is required. Frequent stooping is required. Repetitive movements is required. Overtime and taking holiday is mandatory. 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.