Farm Machinery & Pivot Operator (Outdoors)

Pillen Family Farms; Spalding (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillen Family Farms in Nebraska seeks an independent outdoor-focused worker to operate farm machinery and support area farms. You will handle tractors, pivots, shredding, spraying, road grading, sewer line jetting, compost processing, and routine maintenance.

This full-time role requires endurance, organization, adherence to bio-security and animal welfare policies, and weekly hours above 50 during peak season.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform outdoor tasks and physically demanding work.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Basic electrical/mechanical knowledge preferred.
• Ability to walk long distances and lift heavy items.
• Willingness to work 50+ hours per week, with longer pivots seasonally.
• Adherence to bio-security, safety, and animal welfare policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors, payloaders, road graders, skid steers, excavators, and other equipment.
• Manage center pivots fed by diesel and electric pumps.
• Assist with shredding, spraying, road grading, sewer line jetting, compost processing and spreading.
• Perform routine mechanical maintenance on farm machinery.
• Keep work area organized and complete assignments on time.

Skills

Outdoor work

Farm machinery operation

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Time management

Job description

Pillen Family Farms in Nebraska seeks an independent outdoor-focused worker to operate farm machinery and support area farms. You will handle tractors, pivots, shredding, spraying, road grading, sewer line jetting, compost processing, and routine maintenance.

This full-time role requires endurance, organization, adherence to bio-security and animal welfare policies, and weekly hours above 50 during peak season.