Farm Equipment Operator II — Field & Machinery

Simplot Company; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplot Company in Idaho seeks an experienced heavy equipment operator to support farming and construction tasks on the L&L Farm 1 site. You will operate tractors, trucks, and other heavy machinery, following safety protocols to maximize crop yield and maintain fields.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, mixing and applying agricultural chemicals or fertilizers, and performing additional duties as assigned; candidates must have at least 1 year of related agricultural experience and a

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed driver of single axle vehicles.
• 1+ years related agricultural experience.
• Demonstrated ability in the operation of various pieces of heavy construction equipment and specialized farm equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates farming equipment including tractors and trucks to plane, plow, plant, disc, and cultivate farm ground and harvest crops; mixes and sprays chemicals and/or fertilizer in order to maximize crop yield.
• Performs light maintenance on equipment such as replenishing fuel, checking oil levels, etc.; ensures equipment is serviced in a timely manner by mechanics.
• Operates heavy equipment such as cement trucks, backhoes, loaders, and graders to perform maintenance and/or construction projects.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Licensed driver

Agricultural experience

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Simplot Company in Idaho seeks an experienced heavy equipment operator to support farming and construction tasks on the L&L Farm 1 site. You will operate tractors, trucks, and other heavy machinery, following safety protocols to maximize crop yield and maintain fields.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, mixing and applying agricultural chemicals or fertilizers, and performing additional duties as assigned; candidates must have at least 1 year of related agricultural experience and a