Agricultural Equipment Operator
Employer
1276 State Hwy 94
Aledo, IL 61231
United States
Job description
Ground Crew Application
This is a secondary agricultural application. It provides ground support for agricultural aerial application business. Duties will include:
Fuel the plane by connecting and disconnecting fuel hose to and from the airplane. Mix chemicals - Read and understand a load ticket.
Load the plane with chemical by connecting and disconnecting load hose to and from plane. Load plane with fertilizer by driving and
operating forklift. Clean all equipment daily. Mow airstrips.
· Blends and loads all chemical mixes prior to each load/flight.
· Clean aircraft.
· Maintains general awareness of inventory levels and fuel levels for leader.
· Maintains cleanliness in hanger/loadout areas.
· Reliable and regular attendance is expected.
· Very early mornings are often required.
Other skills that will help you succeed
· Customer service oriented.
· Ability to work under pressure.
Your work environment and the physical aspects of the job
At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.
The work environment for this position may require the employee to work in an outdoor setting in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. When working outdoors and possibly around moving
equipment/mechanical parts, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock. This position requires you to use your hands for many different
tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand and sit. You may be occasionally required to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
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
drug screen post hire at employers expense due to the liability of operating equipment. Employer requires criminal background
check post-hire at employers' expense due to expensive tools and equipment. Failure to pass drug screen and/or criminal
background check will result in termination of employment. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. The worker will be
exposed to extreme temperatures. Frequent stooping is required. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience.