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. Wash and Clean equipment. Load and unload trucks during harvest which includes being around grain dust and small particulates in the air. Employee may also be required to walk moderate distances within the field and be on feet most of the day. Spray weeds. Load and unload chemicals (including into the sprayer); and all seasonal farm tasks as requested by owner and farm manager.

Equipment: Tractor, combine, grain trucks, new model farm equipment with GPS Auto Steer

Crops: Corn, Dry Beans, Soy Beans, Wheat

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. Employer requires criminal background check post-hire at employers expense due to the presence of children on the farm and expensive tools and equipment. Failure to pass drug screen and/or criminal background check will result in termination of employment. Employee will be exposed to grain dust and find particles, especially during harvest. 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. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed here in hi