Agriculture Equipment Operator

H2ajobs; Little Tabor Township (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals during work hours

Flight reimbursement

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking workers to drive and operate farm machinery including tractors and combines for planting, cultivation, and harvesting in South Dakota. Positions require GPS-equipped equipment and safe operation under supervision as needed.

Applicants must have at least 3 months experience with farm machinery and GPS, plus the ability to read, write, and communicate in English for safety and record keeping. Housing and meals are provided, with travel reimbursements after contract milestones.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 months GPS and farm machinery experience with towed implements.
• Must read, understand and speak English for safety and record keeping.
• Class D driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• No texting; no smoking in equipment or housing; operate safely.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate tractors and combines for planting, cultivation, and harvesting of crops.
• Transport materials and crops between fields, bin storage, and local elevators.
• Operate GPS-equipped machinery and towing equipment as directed.
• Work independently following instructions and as part of a team when needed.

Skills

GPS operation

Tractor operation

English literacy

Record keeping

Driver's license

Tools

GPS equipment

Towed implements

Job description

Duties include driving and operating farm machinery such as tractors and combines to perform farm activities such as planting, cultivation, and harvesting of crops wheat & beans. Workers will drive tractors installed with GPS. Operate designated towing equipment. They will transport materials, supplies, or crops from fields or bin storage to designated locations of local elevators.

Workers must be able to work independently after being given instructions and must be team player when needed.

Requirements

• Employees have valid driver's licenses or obtain one in 30 days.
• Cell phone usage is limited to business-related calls only.
• NO TEXTING.
• No smoking in equipment, vehicles, housing or grounds.
• No drinking of alcoholic beverages during working hours and otherwise discouraged.
• Must be able to read, understand and speak English for record keeping and safety reasons.
• No Educational level is required. Must be able to understand, speak, read and write English for safety reasons and record keeping. Must be able to communicate with owners and other employees about jobs and various tasks.
• Must have three months of GPS and farm machinery experience with towed implements.

Experience wanted: 3 months

Workers should have a Class D Driver's license or be able to obtain one within 30days of hire. Workers should be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Benefits

• Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
• Meals: Employer will provide meals during workhours on workdays. Workers will not be charged for meals. Fully equipped kitchen facilities will be available to prepare meals and transportation are provided to travel to grocery stores to purchase food.
• Transport: Employer will reimburse inbound flights or the most economical transportation once the worker completes 50% of his contract. Once the worker completes 100% of the contract the employer will reimburse the outbound flight or most economical transportation.