Ag Equipment Operator

Job description

Performs duties like: drive and operate farm machinery to harvest and transport crops. Attach farm implements, such as plow, disc and drill to tractor. Drive and operate self-propelled forage harvester. General lubrication, service (check fluids) and mechanical repair to farm machinery. Operate alfalfa processing and packaging equipment. Transport crop with a forklift/loader to storage facilities. Utilize forklift/loader to load crop onto semi-trucks.

Equipment: Self Propelled Forage Harvester, Swather, Silage Trucks, Loaders, Forklifts

Crops: Alfalfa, Silage

Special Requirements

Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Employer requires criminal background check post-hire at employers' expense due to expensive tools and equipment. Failure to pass 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.