Ag Equipment Operator

Brett Sobolik; Hallock (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation to town

Job summary

H2ajobs in Minnesota offers a hands-on farm worker role focused on machine prep, planting, spraying, and seasonal duties on a sugar beet operation.

You will operate tractors and other self-propelled equipment, apply fertilizers and pesticides, perform repairs, and assist with winter snow removal and yard maintenance. Housing and meals are provided.

Candidates should have at least 3 months of relevant experience, be able to lift 50 lbs, and pass a drug test as required by the employer.

Qualifications

• Three months of verifiable agricultural experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to pass drug test and follow safety policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with machine prep and repairs.
• Help with planting and spraying crops.
• Snow removal during winter on farm yards.
• Apply products such as fertilizers and pesticides.
• Operate self-propelled machinery and tractors.
• Maintain and repair farm vehicles and equipment.
• Identify plants, pests, and weeds to guide treatments.
• Keep records of crop progress and inventory.

Skills

Farm machinery operation

English language

Pesticide application

Safety awareness

Tools

GPS guidance systems

Tractors

Forklift operation

Self-propelled machinery

Job description

We are a farm that grows sugar beets, we will need someone to help with the machine prep and repairs. Help with planting and spraying the crop. Also snow removal during the winter months in the farm yards. Job duties may include and are not limited to tasks such as: apply products such as fertilizers, pesticides, growth inhibitors, etc; attach/detach implements; clean work areas; direct and monitor work during planting and harvesting; haul and spread materials such as but not limited to fertilizer to condition the soil; identify plants, crops, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers; inform farm managers of plants or crops progress; maintain inventory; mix materials, dump solutions or seeds into planter, spreader, sprayer type machinery; operate self propelled machinery; record information about crops; repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment; set up repair, maintain, and operate specialized equipment; tilling soil, transplanting, weeding, thinning, pruning crops; use hand tools such as wrenches, crow bars, air tools, electric tools. Equipment such as but not limited to the following will be used/operated by the workers in conjunction with the duties being performed: bins, silos, loading and unloading facilities, GPS guidance systems, forklift, pickups, cars, etc, planters, self-propelled machinery, skid steers, sprayers, spreaders, tillage equipment, tractors. The workers will be performing the duties to help produce: sugar beets. Must speak and understand English.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities, all of which are in working order, including refrigeration, space for food preparation, cooking accessories and utensils, appliances, and dishwashing facilities so that workers may prepare their own meals. Kitchen facilities include adequate sinks with hot and cold water under pressure. Employer will provide transportation once a week to assure workers access to stores where they can purchase groceries, when the employer is providing cooking and kitchen facilities.

Transport: See Addendum C

Experience wanted: 3 months

Three (3) months recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed. Must be able to obtain appropriate drivers license following hire and obtain clean driving record. Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Once hired, worker may be required to take a drug test at no cost to the worker and be subject to the employers drug free and alcohol free workplace policy including testing protocols. Testing positive for an illegal/controlled substance or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.