Ag Equipment Operator

Job description

Performs duties like: drive and operate farm machinery to plant, spray, cultivate, harvest and store crops. Attach farm implements, such as plow, disc and drill to tractor. Till soil, rock picking; plant and cultivate grain. Tow harvesting equipment. Drive and operate self-propelled combine. Lubricate, maintain and perform incidental repair to farm machinery. Drive semi-trucks to transport crops to elevator or storage area. Maintain and clean agricultural building. Will also be asked to fence.

Crops: Dry Peas, Durum, Lentils, Soy Beans

Equipment: Tractor, Combine, Semi-Trucks

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. Failure to pass drug screen will result in termination of employment. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive sitting is required. Extensive walking 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.