Agricultural Equipment Operators
About the role
We operate a custom contract business in Illinois in the production of an estimated 14,000 acres of seed corn. Our work begins mid-May with male row delay. We use tractors to drive either flaming or cutting implements through the field to stunt the male row of corn. Our work continues in late June with mechanical detasseling. We operate Oxbo machines cutting and pulling the tassels from female seed corn plants. In August, we continue with male row destroying in which Oxbo machines are driven through the field to chop up the male rows of seed corn since they are no longer needed. Our season finishes up with seed corn harvesting which usually runs from mid-August to early October. During that time, we run Oxbo pickers to harvest the corn, as well as tractors with chase carts.
Responsibilities
- Operate Case tractors with flaming or cutting implements
- Operate Oxbo machines with pulling and cutting toolbars
- Operate Case tractors with Oxbo dump carts, dumping seed corn onto semi-trailers
- Move/drive equipment from field to field
- Assist with all aspects of harvesting these crops
- Complete daily, routine repairs and maintenance on equipment
Requirements
- Must be able to read road/field maps
- Effective communication skills, including hearing and vision capabilities
- Follow company safety protocols included in training
Qualifications
Employees must be able to read road/field maps, be able to communicate with others, including effective Hearing And Vision Capabilities, And Follow Company Safety Protocols included in training.
Skills
Must have the ability to operate Case tractors with flaming or cutting implements, Oxbo machines with pulling and cutting toolbars, and Case tractors with Oxbo dump carts.
Benefits
Pay increases for performance and experience at employer's discretion.
Pay
Performance bonuses at the end of the contract at employer's discretion.
Schedule
The season typically runs from mid-May to early October, with additional preparation and cleanup work in the fall.