Farm Operations Right-Hand: Lead Planting & Harvest

South Dakota Ag Connection; South Dakota; On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

House Negotiable

Paid Vacation

Work Vehicle

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT seeks a hands-on Farm Assistant to support crop production from planting to harvest on a South Dakota-based operation. You will operate tractors, planters, combines, and other equipment, with occasional supervision duties and basic repairs.

The role emphasizes a strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to assist where needed. Housing and a work vehicle are negotiable, with local hauling and a long-term employment outlook.

Qualifications

• Experience in crop production and operating field equipment.
• Ability to supervise others and work with a crew.
• Willingness to perform hands-on farm tasks and repairs.
• Experience with operation/maintenance of farming machinery is desirable.
• Welding experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all crop production from planting through harvesting.
• Operate and maintain farm equipment (beans, corn planter, combine, etc.).
• Repair and maintain farm vehicles and implements.
• Supervise occasional crew and delegate tasks as needed.
• Local semi-truck driving and hauling grain responsibilities.

Skills

Crop production

Equipment operations

Equipment maintenance

Supervising others

Team attitude

Job description

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT seeks a hands-on Farm Assistant to support crop production from planting to harvest on a South Dakota-based operation. You will operate tractors, planters, combines, and other equipment, with occasional supervision duties and basic repairs.

The role emphasizes a strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to assist where needed. Housing and a work vehicle are negotiable, with local hauling and a long-term employment outlook.