Agricultural Equipment Operator

We farm 3500 acres (2500 irrigated) of cotton, wheat, and occasionally other grains such as corn or milo. Employees will be expected to learn preparation, planting, in season practices, and harvesting of cotton and other crops of the high plains of Texas. We require operation of and knowledge about center pivot irrigation and sub-surface drip irrigation. The job will require servicing and repairs of both types of irrigation systems including center drive replacement, gear box replacement, tire changes, hose replacements, drip leak repair, and daily maintenance. Irrigation responsibilities will also include checking these systems twice daily and as needed to ensure proper operation. Our operation also requires the ability to drive and service tractors (John Deere 8245r & 8r250 tractors). These tractors are equipped with the John Deere Greenstar GPS systems. Other implements used in our operation include John Deere row crop planters, vertical tillage, rod weeder, rotary hoe, fertilizing rig, cultivator, sprayer, etc. We are primarily a cotton farming operation, and our crop is harvested with a John Deere CS690 stripper baler. During harvest, employee will be expected to help clean and maintain harvest machinery and transport round bales to designated locations. Other duties and expectations of the employee include but are not limited to cleaning and maintaining workshop facilities, vehicles, farm equipment, and personal residence. Complete general farm duties as assigned. Employees will need to complete routine repairs and maintenance on equipment. Employer may, at its sole discretion, provide pay increases based on longevity or experience. Employer may also, at its sole discretion, offer performance-based incentive bonuses that are not guaranteed and are determined by the employer. Workers returning for a consecutive season will be paid at their previous season’s rate if that rate exceeds the current published rate.

Salary : $16