Agricultural Equipment Operator

Job description

We operate a agriculture business in Minnesota, where we plant and harvest a variety of crops including corn, soybeans, and sugar beets. We utilize a variety of farm equipment including: tractors, wheel loaders, skid loaders, forklifts, semis, excavator/backhoe. Employees will assist with planting, spraying, spreading fertilizer and manure, operating combine on corn and soybeans, tillage, rock picking, and hauling seed, chemicals, grain or turkey litter. Employees will keep accurate records of seed, chemicals, grain and turkey litter. Employees will operate grain storage equipment and irrigation systems, as well as clean ditches with excavators and/or other equipment and box scraping to level land. Employees will assist with all aspects of growing these crops, and complete general farm duties as assigned. Employees will need to complete routine repairs and maintenance on equipment. Employer may provide pay increases for performance and experience at employer’s discretion. Employer may provide performance bonuses at the end of the contract at the employer’s discretion.

***Please note that for 2024 and all future years, we will file for a March 1 starting date to cover our entire crop season.

Special Requirements

Job requires extensive walking, sitting, repetitive movements, frequent stooping and exposure to extreme outdoor temperatures. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Job requires a regular drivers license. Require 2 months experience.