Farm Equipment Operator

AgHires; Marion (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Performance bonuses

Company vehicle

Job summary

Dieterman Farm Services in Marion, MI is seeking a Farm Equipment Operator to join our outdoor team. You will operate a range of modern farm machinery to support planting and harvest operations across the season.

We welcome full-time, seasonal, and part-time applicants. The role offers competitive pay based on experience, paid vacation, performance bonuses, a company vehicle, and additional benefits as part of a collaborative, family-owned operation.

Qualifications

• Experience operating farm machinery or tractors in agriculture or related fields.
• Willingness to work extended hours during planting and harvest seasons.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and dependable work ethic.
• Ability to work safely around agricultural equipment.
• CDL is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of farm machinery and equipment for forage harvesting, manure application, tillage, and field prep.
• Support day-to-day farming operations and seasonal tasks.
• Perform basic equipment checks and keep machinery and work areas clean and organized.
• Collaborate with team to provide high-quality, timely service to local dairy farm customers.
• Work extended hours during busy planting and harvest seasons.

Skills

Experience operating farm machinery

Strong work ethic

Team-oriented attitude

Extended hours willingness

CDL preferred but not required

Job description

Dieterman Farm Servicesis hiring a Farm Equipment Operatorto join our team in Marion, MI, located about 20 miles southeast of Cadillac (seasonal, part-time, or full-time opportunities). In this role, you will operate modern farm machinery and agriculture equipment to support essential field operations throughout the planting and harvest seasons. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating equipment, and being part of a team that supports local agriculture.

We welcome both full-time and seasonal applicants, with the potential for season positions to transition into full-time roles.

We are a progressive, family-owned business providing custom agricultural services to local dairy farms. Our specialties include forage harvesting, manure application, and tillage. We take pride in providing reliable, efficient service to the farming community while creating a collaborative work environment where team members can learn, grow, and develop their equipment operating skills.

We offercompetitive compensation based on experience, paid vacation, performance bonuses, company vehicle, and more.

What you will be doing:

• Operate a variety of farm machinery and agriculture equipment used for forage harvesting, manure application, tillage, and field preparation.
• Support day-to-day farming operations and seasonal agricultural tasks.
• Perform basic equipment checks and help keep machinery and work areas clean and organized.
• Work closely with team members to provide high-quality, timely service to local dairy farm customers.
• Work extended hours as needed during busy planting and harvest seasons.

This job is for you if you have:

• Experience operating farm machinery, agriculture equipment, heavy equipment, or tractors in agriculture, farming, construction, military, or a similar setting.
• A strong work ethic and willingness to work extended hours during peak farming seasons.
• A positive, team-oriented attitude and a commitment to being dependable.
• The ability to work safely and responsibly around agricultural machinery and equipment.
• A CDL is preferred but not required.