Farm Equipment Operator - Housing & Meals

H2ajobs; Midland Township (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Weekly transport to stores

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking farm workers to assist with harvesting hay, grass and forages and to operate equipment for cutting, raking and baling as part of feed production.

Responsibilities include spraying weeds, maintaining fences, loading seeds and fertilizer, and transporting materials around the farm using tractors and trucks. Housing and meals are provided, with weekly transport to stores and strict safety rules including random drug testing.

Qualifications

• Two months of recent and verifiable experience required for the listed job duties.
• Must be able to obtain appropriate driver's license following hire and obtain a clean driving record.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost; positive test may lead to termination.

Responsibilities

• Harvest hay, grass and forages; operate equipment for cutting, raking and baling for feed.
• Operate spraying machine/tractor to apply weed control on crops.
• Assist with light repair of fencing around crops and load seed/fertilizer into planter/tender.
• Load seed and fertilizer into grain truck/wagon; assist with planting using planter equipment.
• Transport materials around the farm using tractors and small trucks; haul gravel or dirt as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment: wash, wax, oil, grease; basic service as needed.
• Support harvesting of corn, small grains, silage, and haylage; use harvest equipment.

Job description

H2ajobs is seeking farm workers to assist with harvesting hay, grass and forages and to operate equipment for cutting, raking and baling as part of feed production.

Responsibilities include spraying weeds, maintaining fences, loading seeds and fertilizer, and transporting materials around the farm using tractors and trucks. Housing and meals are provided, with weekly transport to stores and strict safety rules including random drug testing.