What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agriculture Equipment Operator position at Richie Brubakken Farms?
Duties include driving and operating farm machinery such as tractors and combines to perform farm activities such as planting, cultivation, and harvesting of crops. Workers will drive tractors installed with GPS and mapping-equipped farm machinery. Operate designated towing equipment, drills, disks, and drags to furrow and prepare the soil, seed, and fertilize. They will transport materials, supplies or crops from fields or bin storage to designated locations of local elevators. Routine maintenance will be done on all equipment & grounds. Workers must be able to work independently after being given instructions and must be team players when needed.
Requirements:
- Employees have valid driver's licenses or must obtain one within 30 days.
- Cell phone usage is limited to business-related calls only.
- NO TEXTING.
- No smoking in equipment, vehicles, housing, or grounds.
- No drinking of alcoholic beverages during working hours and otherwise discouraged.
- Must be able to read, understand and speak English for record-keeping and safety reasons.
- No Educational level is required.
Must be able to understand, speak, read, and write English for safety reasons and record keeping. Must be able to communicate with owners and other employees about jobs and various tasks.
- Must have six months of GPS and mapping-equipped farm machinery and towed implements. Operate and understand computerized monitors.
Salary : $19