Agricultural Equipment Operators

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Crops/Commodities: Alfalfa, Soybeans, Corn, and Wheat. Plant, cultivate

and harvest Alfalfa, soybeans, corn and wheat by machine. Operate

different series of New Holland tractors. Use hand tools such as shovels

and scrapers. Cover silage and haylege piles with plastic and tires.

Tractor and equipment maintenance, greasing implements and other small

equipment. Driving and hauling alfalfa wagons pulled by tractors. Till

soil and apply manure to fields. Repair fences and farm buildings.

Harrow and fertilize soil. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements

and mechanical equipment. Install/ maintain irrigation systems and water

lines. Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop

protectants. Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners,

and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on

plant type, growth, and climate and crop conditions. We will teach this

person how to spray fields using our Apache 1200 series sprayer. They

will also learn what chemicals and how to mix them in the Apache

sprayer. Harvest time the worker may be operating a combine, driving the

auger cart, hauling grain with a truck, unloading grain into a bin. As

minor duties, workers may feed cows, water cows, remove manure from

pens, and apply new bedding for the cows to lie on. Most of this work is

done with the use of a Gehl skid steer. 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. Use hand tools

including but not limited to hammer, pliers, screwdriver, electric drill

and wrenches. A good overall knowledge to how to be able to troubleshoot

and fix some small tractor issues. Lift, carry, and load/unload products

or supplies. Repair Fences. 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) up

to 60lbs. 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. Employer may request,

but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or

on a worker\'s Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work

at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may

vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other

factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time.

Workers will have an unpaid lunch break. TERMINATION. Prior to any

termination for cause, employer evaluates workers\' performance of

required tasks and compliance with Work Rules and other employer

policies.