Agricultural Equipment Operators

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Crops/Commodities:\

Manure application, corn, alfalfa, and silage.\

Fertilize crops by applying manure in field. Operate towed machines

including, but not limited to, manure tanks, dragline application

toolbars, hose reel carts and hose hustlers. Drive tractors/10-wheel

straight trucks and operate heavy farm equipment to apply manure to

fields. All driving is done on the farm. Agitate and transfer manure\

into lagoons or pits. Lay hose from farm to dragline in field in safe

and efficient manner via tractors and hose reel carts. Monitor high

pressure hose and pump engines while transferring manure from farm to

dragline. Hook up tank trailers to holding tank. Utilize excavation

equipment to close lagoons. Clean/sanitize equipment. Operate\

grain carts to take corn, silage, and soybeans from the field to storage

on the farm.\

Mow, cut, and weed fields. Plant and cultivate alfalfa. Prepare and/or

clear land for planting using mechanized or hand equipment to remove

trash, rocks, or other debris or material that may interfere with

planting or harvesting activities. Level land by moving dirt and other

materials. Equipment may include tractors, dozers, planters,\

mowers, plows, sprayers, cultivators, power shears, chainsaws, bobcats,

skid loaders, high lifts, and trucks or other vehicles.\

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. May assist with other

general farm maintenance or repairs.\

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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.\

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.\

Outdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, snow,

moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures.

Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be

required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop

field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod,\

honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals

may affect a worker\'s ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors

for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing

and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or

stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry\

heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the

specified lifting requirements.\

The vehicles provided to workers (van, SUVs, pick-up truck, etc.) are

for multi-purpose use on an as-needed basis (e.g., driving workers from

employer-provided housing directly to the farm, around the farm

properties during the work day, possibly carrying equipment/supplies

with them). This may require workers to operate the vehicles\

on public roads in order to reach the other locations (no CDL w/

passenger endorsement required). These multi-purpose vehicles have a

capacity or less than 13 tons, may be used on or off-farm by the workers

(e.g., drive to the grocery store, bank, etc. at their discretion).

Workers ar not required or expected to arrange for the routine\

pick-up of other workers or groups of workers on a regular schedule or

planned basis (e.g., at housing locations or centralized pick-up

points).\

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This job requires a minimum of 3 months of agricultural experience

handling tasks including\

operating agricultural equipment. Applicants must be able to furnish

verbal or written statement\

establishing relevant prior work experience. Saturday work required.

Must be able to lift/carry\

60 lbs. Employer-paid post-hire drug testing required.