Equipment Operators

Crops/Commodities: Corn, Sorghum, Grass. Operate self-propelled custom class harvesting machines to harvest a variety of grain, grass and oilseed crops. Service machinery, trucks and trailers. Make in-field repairs. Must be able to operate, maintain, clean and repair agricultural equipment with or without direction. Operate trucks to transport crops to storage. Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery. Adjust speeds of cutters, blowers, and conveyors and height of cutting head. Clean, adjust, repair, and perform routine service on equipment (e.g., lubricating grease points, inspecting and maintaining fluid levels, checking belt and conveyor tensions, and maintaining tires, wheels, bearings, belts, and other wear parts). Repair or replace defective parts. Attach farm implements (e.g., plows, harrows, discs, sprayers) using hand tools. Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a proficient manner without close supervision. Workers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer’s products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination. May assist with other general farm maintenance or repairs. Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work. Clean driving record required. Must have or be able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days following hire. Workers with a clean driving record (no major moving violations such as but not limited to Driving While Intoxicated or Reckless Driving) and able to obtain an insurable driver’s license will drive company vehicles within a 150 mile radius of the farm, which may include 6-wheel (straight truck under 26K lb.), 8-wheel (straight truck over 26K lbs) or 18-wheel truck(s) (over 26k lbs.) to haul crops, supplies, tools, and/or equipment to other farm locations and grain storage facilities on private or public roads. A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is not required under the applicable farm exemption. Does not deliver to customers. Drive in rain, snow, and other hazardous conditions as needed. Drive in both on-road (paved) and off-road conditions. Use GPS and/or maps to navigate to destinations. Read/comprehend traffic signage and directions. Interact with roadway officials. Maneuver trucks into and out of loading and unloading positions. Regularly climb into and out of trucks and trailers. Load/unload trailers. Load, unload, and handle products and harvest machinery carefully to prevent damage.

Salary : $16