Ag Equipment Operator

Job description

Performs duties on employer owned property/farm like: drive and operate farm machinery to
plant, cultivate, harvest and store grain crops. Drive and operate fertilizer and chemical
application equipment. Run auger and conveyor. 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. Handle and mix ag chemicals. Lubricate, repair and clean farm
machinery. Drive semi-trucks to transport crops to elevator or storage area. On farms other
than employer's farm, workers will be driving and operating fertilizer and manure application
equipment. The manure used for application comes from feedlots located on each farmer’s
worksites so there are no transporting manure duties.

Equipment: Manure Trucks, Tractors, Silage Trucks, 4-wheelers, side by sides, skid steer,
haying equipment, planting equipment, cattle facilities, excavator, belly scraper.

Special Requirements

Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a CDL within 30 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. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. The worker will be
exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive sitting is required. Extensive walking 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.