Farm/Ranch Equipment Operator (MZ-10462)

PLEASE NOTE: We will not reply if your resume does not meet position requirements. Please understand your education and experience must match our job listings for you to be considered. You must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident to be considered for any U.S. positions.   There is NO closing date on this position.  This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.   QUALIFICATIONS:   - Current crop production experience in small grains, hay, and/or row crop required - Agronomy skills would be a huge plus to go with spray application skills - Strong understanding of Precision, Mapping, and Prescription Farming a plus, ability to learn is a must - Routine maintenance and general repairs are commonplace - Spraying a plus, planting and harvest experience a plus - Animal health, experience around the Cow/Calf and/or Seasonal Backgrounding operation would be huge plus - Ability to be flexible during busy seasons, slower times as well. Willing to jump in to assist with feeding and winter livestock care - Maintain a good attitude, work both independently as well as with a team, and have strong communication skills     JOB DESCRIPTION:   Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting this diverse South Dakota operation seeking an experienced Equipment Operator. Need a person with farm/ranch equipment operation experience including plant and harvest equipment during the year as well as feeding and bale processing during the winter months. Preference is for an all-around individual with diverse production skills, experience, and a willingness to jump in where needed. The right person will spend most time in the outdoors working with the farming operation, agronomy, equipment operation, but will also assist with backgrounding and cow/calf operation, so being flexible with skill set is a plus. The position is open to many work scenarios depending on what may be the best fit. Salary will be based on experience, skill set, stability, and references. Willing to work with a younger person that has stability and references and want to prove themself with a good advancement opportunity. This is not a position for someone that needs a job, this is for someone that wants to better their career in challenges, benefits, and wages. Location is quiet and remote, but great location for raising a family, with good schools and away from those influences that come with a large city. Employer is E.O.E with strong consideration towards experience, stability, and references.     BENEFITS:   Negotiable     ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS. If you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.