Farm Equipment Operator - Farmhand

AgHires; Kinsley (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Retirement options

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Ebert Farms in Kinsley, KS is hiring a Farm Equipment Operator – Farmhand to operate and maintain tractors, planters and sprayers. The role supports year-round farming activities across irrigated and dryland ground, with emphasis on teamwork and dependable work ethic.

We also welcome seasonal truck drivers to assist during busy seasons. Strong benefits and growth opportunities are offered for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Experience operating farm machinery or agricultural equipment preferred, training available for right candidate.
• Familiarity with GPS/auto steer is a plus.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Operate farm machinery for planting, tillage, drilling and harvesting.
• Perform irrigation and spraying during busy seasons.
• Assist with cattle operations, including calving.
• Support daily farm operations throughout the year.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment; perform routine repairs.
• Assist with truck driving and hauling as needed.

Skills

Farm machinery operation

GPS & auto steer familiarity

Teamwork

Dependable

Independent work

Job description

Ebert Farms is hiring a Farm Equipment Operator – Farmhand to join our team in Kinsley, KS (about 35 miles northeast of Dodge City). In this role, you will operate and maintain farm machinery and agricultural equipment, including tractors, planters, and sprayers.

We are also open to seasonal truck drivers who are interested in helping during our busy seasons. If you have truck driving experience and are looking for seasonal work with a local farming operation, we encourage you to apply.

We are a privately owned agricultural operation based in Southern Kansas, managing 3,000 acres of irrigated farmland and 3,000 acres of dryland farm ground. Our operation produces corn, soybeans, and wheat and includes a 250-head cattle operation. We take pride in a work culture that emphasizes teamwork, responsibility, and opportunities to grow within agriculture. We are looking for individuals who are dependable, hardworking, and passionate about farming.

We offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Strong benefits package with retirement options for full-time employees
• Opportunities for long-term growth within our operation

In this role you will

• Operate farm machinery and agricultural equipment for planting, strip tillage, drilling, and harvesting
• Perform seasonal farm tasks such as irrigation and spraying
• Assist with cattle operations, including calving
• Support daily farm operations throughout the year, with responsibilities changing based on the season
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and complete routine repairs on farm machinery and equipment
• Assist with all phases of crop production and overall farm operations
• Assist with truck driving and hauling needs as needed

This job is for you if you have

• Previous experience operating farm machinery or agricultural equipment is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate
• Familiarity with GPS and auto steer agricultural equipment is a plus
• Strong interest in agriculture, farming, and farm operations
• Solid work ethic with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Relevant driving experience is a plus for candidates interested in seasonal truck driving opportunities