Ag Equipment Operator

H2ajobs; Miles City (MT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Employer-provided transport/subsidence

Job summary

Montana Farm Equipment Operators in Miles City, MT seek an ag equipment operator to transport harvested crops and agricultural materials from fields to storage facilities, processing centers or distribution points. This role is essential during harvest and winter seasons.

Responsibilities include basic equipment maintenance and cleaning, following safety protocols, and working to schedule amidst seasonal demands. Housing and meals may be provided where available.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating agricultural equipment preferred (3 months).
• Ability to work a split shift and long hours as weather and season require.
• Willingness to travel locally to accommodate farm operations.

Responsibilities

• Transport harvested crops and agricultural materials from fields to storage facilities, processing centers or distribution points.
• Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Follow safety protocols and work schedules during peak harvest and winter periods.

Skills

Experience with ag equipment

Split-shift adaptability

Weather-resilient work

Job description

The ag equipment operator position is for that of an agricultural commodities hauler to transport harvested crops and agricultural materials from fields to storage facilities, processing centers, or distribution points. This role is crucial during the harvest and winter seasons to ensure timely and efficient movement of agricultural materials. Basic equipment maintenance and cleaning of equipment.

Montana Farm Equipment Operators

• Controlled and operated by a farmer, a member of his family, or an employee.
• Used to transport farm products, equipment or supplies to or from a farm.
• Used within 150 air miles of the farm.
• Used in a nursery or agricultural operations.
• Not used in the operations of a contract motor carrier.

Bonus and or increased wage may be possible based upon experience.

• Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
• Meals: Kitchen facilities, utilities and utensils will be provided by the employer at no cost to the worker. Worker will prepare their own meals. Upon request, employer will provide transportation to stores at least every two weeks for shopping for food and other necessary items at no cost to the worker.
• Transport: INBOUND 1) Advance the worker the required transportation and subsistence costs to workers in corresponding employment who are traveling to the employer's work site. The amount of daily subsistence payment will be no less than those set forth in Sec 655.173(a). 2) Pay directly for the inbound transportation, typically, airplane transportation, and reimburse any subsistence costs.
• Employer provided items (at no cost to the worker): All tools and equipment necessary to perform the duties assigned as well as transportation between worker(s) on-site housing and the work site. A cell phone or two-way radio will be provided for emergency and ranch communications at no cost to the worker (excluding long distance charges).

Experience wanted: 3 months

The expected work schedule may be required in a split shift due to the nature of the job duties. Hours may vary due to weather, time of year and the requirements of the job. Work may be offered more than the specified hours per day, but only required to work the hours specified. Work may be offered 7 days a week but only required 6 days a week.