What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ag Equipment Operator position at Keith Cowan?
The Ag Equipment Operator position will be required to perform the following tasks. Must be able to make make minor equipment repairs, and perform routine maintenance and cleaning of farm implements, and operate tractors, trucks, trailers and farm implements required to plant, cultivate, and harvest hay and other crops; must stack hay bales; pick rocks, general fence maintenance on existing lines. Flood irrigation work. The job entails working around farm machinery, a variety of farm animals as well as exposure to predators and snakes. Most duties are performed out of doors, and entail exposure to extreme heat, cold, dust, rain and other environmental conditions. Worker must be able to crouch, bend, lift and carry up to 100 pounds. There will be some limited work moving cattle and working cattle for branding and vaccinations. Additional hours and split shifts needed during seeding, haying and harvest. Driving is required on ranch only but if they have a valid drivers license may drive off the ranch. Increased wages and bonus may be possible depending on experience.
Salary : $18