Farm Equipment & Irrigation Tech (Row Crops) - Long-Term

Nebraska Ag Connection; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Housing support or assistance

Paid vacation

Work vehicle

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is seeking a qualified Farm Assistant for a well-established row crop farming operation. This full-time, long-term role involves operating tractors, driving a truck, irrigation pivots, and general farm duties.

The job offers exposure to modern equipment and a chance to learn planter, combine, drill, and sprayer operations. Winter shop work and equipment maintenance are key parts of the role, with opportunities for housing assistance and a health insurance allowance.

Qualifications

• Farm background with tractor operating experience.
• Ability to drive a truck.
• Good mechanical aptitude and willingness to assist with equipment maintenance.
• Irrigation/pivot experience helpful, but not required.
• Sprayer/application experience a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and farm equipment.
• Drive truck as needed throughout the operation.
• Assist with planting, harvest, and other seasonal fieldwork.
• Monitor and maintain center pivot irrigation systems.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Perform winter shop work and help prepare equipment for the upcoming season.
• Learn to operate additional equipment as needed.

Skills

Tractor operation

Truck driving

Mechanical aptitude

Irrigation systems

Sprayer experience

Tools

Center pivot irrigation

Job description

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is seeking a qualified Farm Assistant for a well-established row crop farming operation. This full-time, long-term role involves operating tractors, driving a truck, irrigation pivots, and general farm duties.

The job offers exposure to modern equipment and a chance to learn planter, combine, drill, and sprayer operations. Winter shop work and equipment maintenance are key parts of the role, with opportunities for housing assistance and a health insurance allowance.