Agricultural Equipment Operators

Responsibilities

• Operate various tractors and farm equipment to plant, irrigate, fertilize, spray, cultivate, harvest, and transport crops.
• Operate and maintain equipment that utilizes GPS and auto-guidance systems.
• Drive non-CDL farm trucks to load and transport agricultural products to storage facilities.
• Participate in irrigation activities, including setting up and operating irrigation equipment, clearing and maintaining irrigation ditches, operating well motors, and draining excess water from fields.
• Maintain and repair storage sheds, pivot points, buildings, and farm equipment.
• Perform general maintenance, repairs, and clean-up of farm equipment and vehicles.
• Service and clean farm machinery and specialized agricultural equipment.
• Engage in various general functions as needed, including removing undesirable plant varieties, trash, and other objects from fields.
• Change duties and locations often due to varying daily tasks and conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating tractors and farm equipment.
• Knowledge of agricultural practices and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing conditions.
• Physical ability to perform manual labor and operate heavy machinery.