Ag Equipment Operator

Job description

Prepare, operate and maintain farm equipment to plant, irrigate, fertilize, spray, harvest, and haul sugar beets, forage and grain crops. Calve out calves during the calving period. Care for nursing mothers, vaccinate and treat sickness. Move and process cattle. Repair and build fence. General shop work, farm maintenance and related duties pertaining to farming operations such as maintaining pivot irrigation tracks and equipment, greasing equipment, and maintaining farm structures.

Crops: Corn, Sugar Beets

Equipment: John Deere forage harvesting equipment, haying equipment and sugarbeet equipment

Special Requirements

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