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 fluids) and mechanical repair to farm machinery. Drive grain trucks to transport crops to elevator or storage area.

Equipment: 9620RZ JD Tractor, 9560RT JD Tractor, 8295R JD Tractor, 6155R JD Tractor, 6430 JD Tractor, S780 JD Combine, S680 JD Combine, 40 FT JD 640FD headers, 1200 bushel Brent Avalanche grain card, 50 FT Land Roller, 5000 Signature series Degleman rock pickers, 76 FT Bourgault paralink air drill, 4055 120 FT John Deere Sprayer, riding and push mowers

Crops: Durum, Flax Seed, Lentils, Wheat

Special Requirements

Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of hire. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive sitting 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.