Equipment Operator
Employer
5724 Algoma Road
New Franken, WI 54229
United States
Job description
We operate a custom harvesting and manure hauling business. We harvest/cut silage, corn, triticale, hay and spread manure. We need seasonal employees to operate tractors and other mechanized farm equipment. Fertilize crops by applying manure in fields. Agitate and transfer manure into lagoons or pits. Employee will be required to complete routine repairs and maintenance on machinery, trucks and trailers as well as do infield repairs. Clean, adjust, repair and perform routine service on equipment and pressure wash equipment.
• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Follow appropriate safety procedures
• Operate or tend equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors, combines, and irrigation equipment.
• Operate towed machines such as seed drills or manure spreaders to plant, fertilize, dust, and spray crops
• Drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, tools, or farm workers
Special Requirements
Ability to drive/control farm tractors and trucks. Ability to communicate in English to ensure safety at the workplace. Must be willing to work additional hours as required.