What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agricultural Equipment Operator position at Black Dirt, Inc.?
Duties may include: Assist with daily farm functions including but not limited to the following: Operate various farm equipment (combines, tractors, farm trucks, etc.) for planting, spraying, cultivating, fertilizing, and harvesting of crops. Load/unload trucks. May involve climbing ladders, grain bins etc. Maintain/repair machinery, i.e., change fluids in equipment, rotate tires, clean grain bins, wash vehicles, change brakes, check tire pressure, general maintenance, etc. Ground maintenance on farm and/or housing, i.e. weed eating, mowing. Maintain/clean shop area. Other miscellaneous duties assigned. This job involves manual labor, lifting, carrying, bending, and long days in the heat and cold. Crops include: soybeans, corn. Must be able to communicate in English, follow instructions, and be physically capable of performing all job duties. Cannot have allergies to cats, dogs, or grain dust. Rain days are typically spent in the shop repairing equipment and preparing for the next days’ work & other related Agricultural Equipment Operator activities as per SOC/OES 45-2091 (onetonline.org).
Possible weekend/holiday work. See Addendum C
Salary : $12