Agricultural Equipment Operator
Employer
2095 16th Rd.
Clay Center, KS 67432
United States
Job description
We need a seasonal employee to assist with our corn, wheat, sorghum, and soybean crop production. Employee will need to assist with all job duties assigned related to growing these crops. Prepare fields for planting; attach plows, discs, sprayers, harvesters, and other farm implements to tractors using hand tools; operate tractors, planters, sprayers, seed drills, manure spreaders, combines, irrigation equipment, farm semi-trucks, and other agricultural machinery; perform planting, weeding, spraying, cultivating, and harvesting activities; install, maintain, and perform routine repairs on pivot irrigation systems; load and unload crops, supplies, and materials manually or using conveyors, forklifts, transfer augers, hand trucks, augers, shovels, and pitchforks; operate and adjust equipment controls and monitor machinery during operation to identify malfunctions or conditions requiring maintenance; inspect equipment before and during use and perform routine maintenance, including cleaning, lubricating, tightening, adjusting, replacing minor worn parts, and making basic repairs; perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on farm machinery, vehicles, irrigation systems, plumbing, and sprinkler systems; assist with keeping equipment and machinery in safe operating condition; drive farm semi-trucks to transport crops, supplies, tools, and equipment; maintain basic records of equipment maintenance and agricultural activities; and report equipment malfunctions or repair needs to the employer or designated personnel. Employer may provide pay increases for performance, longevity and/or experience at employer’s discretion, Employer may provide performance bonuses at the end of the contract at the employer’s discretion.
Special Requirements
Job requires exposure to extreme outdoor temperatures, extensive pushing or pulling, prolonged sitting or walking, frequent stooping or bending, and repetitive movements. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, possess a valid regular drivers license, and have at least three months of previous farm work experience.