Farm Equipment Operator

AgHires; Holden (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Bonuses

On-farm housing

Job summary

Strange Farms in Holden, MO is seeking a Farm Equipment Operator to join our grain operation. The role involves operating tractors and other heavy equipment, driving trucks, and performing routine maintenance while handling fertilizers and pesticides. This is a long-term, on-site position with opportunities for growth.

The employer values input, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols. Training is available for the right candidate with a background in agriculture.

Qualifications

• Experience in agriculture or farming, preferably operating farm and/or other heavy equipment. We are willing to train the right person.
• Mechanically inclined with ability to perform routing maintenance on equipment.
• Ability to work with chemicals, anhydrous ammonia, dry fertilizers, and pesticides.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons.
• Self-motivated, good attention to detail, and ability to keep things organized.
• Work well with a team and independently with little to no supervision to complete tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate farm and other heavy equipment such as tractors of all sizes, sprayer, spreader, skid steer, bulldozer, track hoe, lawn mower, etc.
• Drive trucks hauling equipment and grain.
• Perform routine maintenance on farm and other heavy equipment.
• Work with anhydrous ammonia, dry fertilizers, and pesticides.
• Perform general farm duties as necessary.

Skills

Agriculture experience

Mechanical aptitude

Chemicals handling

Long hours

Self-motivation

Team player

Job description

Welcome to Strange Farms!We2re hiring a Farm Equipment Operator for our grain operation in Holden, MO (about 50 miles southeast of Kansas City) to join our team long-term. In this role you will operate farm and other heavy equipment, drive trucks, and perform routine maintenance on equipment. You will also work with and prepare fertilizers/pesticides and help with other general farm duties.

We are a progressive fifth generation family owned and operated farm and take great pride in agriculture, farming, and what we do. We farm about 2700 acres of corn and soybeans and 120 acres of hay annually. We do all our own maintenance/repair work and our own soil conservation work (terracing, tile, etc.). We believe in using the latest technology and equipment. We have a great team atmosphere where input, feedback, and suggestions are valued.

We offer competitive compensation based on experience along with paid vacation, bonuses, and on-farm housing.

What you will be doing:

• Operating farm and other heavy equipment such as tractors (all sizes from small utility to large 4WD), sprayer, spreader, skid steer, bulldozer, track hoe, lawn mower, etc.
• Driving trucks hauling equipment and grain.
• Performing routine maintenance on farm and other heavy equipment.
• Working with anhydrous ammonia, dry fertilizers, and pesticides.
• Performing general farm duties as necessary.

What we3re looking for:

• Experience in agriculture or farming, preferably operating farm and/or other heavy equipment. We are willing to train the right person.
• Mechanically inclined with ability to perform routing maintenance on equipment.
• Ability to work with chemicals, anhydrous ammonia, dry fertilizers, and pesticides.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons.
• Self-motivated, good attention to detail, and ability to keep things organized.
• Work well with a team and independently with little to no supervision to complete tasks.