Farm Equipment Operator (Grand View, ID)

Summary

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates farming equipment including tractors and trucks to plane, plow, plant, disc, and cultivate farm ground and harvest crops;
• Mixes and sprays chemicals and/or fertilizer in order to maximize crop yield;
• Performs light maintenance on equipment such as replenishing fuel, checking oil levels, etc.;
• Ensures equipment is serviced in a timely manner by mechanics;
• Operates heavy equipment such as cement trucks, backhoes, loaders, and graders to perform maintenance and/or construction projects.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed driver of single axle vehicles;
• 1+ years related agricultural experience;
• Demonstrated ability in the operation of various pieces of heavy construction equipment and specialized farm equipment;
• Ability to properly mix and apply agricultural chemicals and fertilizers.