Ag Equipment Operator

H2ajobs; Ypsilanti (MI, ND); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

H2ajobs in Michigan is seeking a farm laborer to help harvest crops and operate a range of equipment including grain carts and semi trucks. The role involves loading and transporting crops, performing equipment maintenance, and assisting with field tasks.

Applicants should have at least three months of recent farming experience, be able to lift up to 100 lbs, and speak English. Housing and meals are provided where indicated by the employer.

Qualifications

• Three months of recent verifiable farming experience.
• Must be able to obtain a driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs and work in extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Harvest soybeans and corn and operate grain carts, trucks, and other equipment.
• Attach/detach implements and perform routine maintenance on farm vehicles.
• Load crops, transport to fields or storage, and assist in preparation and upkeep of facilities.

Skills

English speaking

Quick learner

Physical stamina

Tools

CaseIH Pro700/Pro1200

Job description

Harvesting soybeans and corn. Operations include running a grain cart, semi-truck/trailer, and fall tillage. It will also include hauling grain and soybeans from the bin to the elevator. We are a 6500 acre crop farm. Growing wheat, soybeans and corn. Our equipment consists of late model Case IH machines. Job duties may include and are not limited to tasks such as: apply products such as fertilizers, pesticides, growth inhibitors, etc; attach/detach implements; be able to handle working in high humidity; clean work areas; load crops and drive trucks to transport to and from fields and/or storage locations or facilities; load and unload materials and commodities; load inputs and drive trucks to transport to fields; maintain grounds and landscaping; 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; repair farm buildings, fences, and other structures; 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; weigh containers and record weights and identifying information and work in extreme temperatures. Equipment such as but not limited to the following will be used/operated by the workers in conjunction with the duties being performed: air seeders, augers, bins, silos, loading and unloading facilities, combines or other harvesting equipment, dirt moving equipment, GPS guidance systems, grain carts, mowers and other landscaping equipment, pickups, cars, etc, planters, self-propelled machinery, semi trucks, sprayers, tillage equipment, tractor/trailer combinations, tractors. The workers will be performing the duties to help produce: corn, soybeans, wheat. Must have good understanding and skills on CaseIH monitors Pro700+ and Pro1200. As well as being a quick learner. While not necessary a CDL license is preferred. 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 100 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.