Farm/Ranch Equipment Operator (MZ-10462)

South Dakota Ag Connection; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Negotiable

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting a diverse South Dakota operation in seeking an experienced Farm/Ranch Equipment Operator (MZ-10462). The role involves outdoor farming duties, operating planting, harvesting, and general equipment, with winter feeding duties possible.

Ideal candidates have crop production experience, agronomy skills, and a flexible, team-oriented mindset; salary is negotiable based on experience, with opportunities for advancement in a stable rural setting.

Qualifications

• Current crop production experience in small grains, hay, and/or row crop required.
• Agronomy skills would be a huge plus to go with spray application skills.
• Strong understanding of Precision, Mapping, and Prescription Farming a plus, ability to learn is a must.
• Routine maintenance and general repairs are commonplace.
• Spraying a plus, planting and harvest experience a plus.
• Animal health, experience around the Cow/Calf and/or Seasonal Backgrounding operation would be huge plus.
• Ability to be flexible during busy seasons, slower times as well; willing to assist with feeding and winter livestock care.
• Maintain a good attitude, work both independently as well as with a team, and have strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate farm and ranch equipment year-round including plant and harvest gear.
• Assist with backgrounding and cow/calf operations as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Be flexible with seasonal workload and contribute to feeding and livestock care.

Skills

Crop production experience

Precision farming

Spraying

Animal health experience

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Farm/Ranch Equipment Operator (MZ-10462)#### Location:, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:2#### Salary:$75,000+/-75000.0000 YEAR### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Farm & Ranch Operations/Herdsperson/On Farm**Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Farm/Ranch Equipment Operator (MZ-10462)| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |There is NO closing date on this position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.**QUALIFICATIONS:**- Current crop production experience in small grains, hay, and/or row crop required- Agronomy skills would be a huge plus to go with spray application skills- Strong understanding of Precision, Mapping, and Prescription Farming a plus, ability to learn is a must- Routine maintenance and general repairs are commonplace- Spraying a plus, planting and harvest experience a plus- Animal health, experience around the Cow/Calf and/or Seasonal Backgrounding operation would be huge plus- Ability to be flexible during busy seasons, slower times as well. Willing to jump in to assist with feeding and winter livestock care- Maintain a good attitude, work both independently as well as with a team, and have strong communication skills**JOB DESCRIPTION:**Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting this diverse South Dakota operation seeking an experienced Equipment Operator. Need a person with farm/ranch equipment operation experience including plant and harvest equipment during the year as well as feeding and bale processing during the winter months. Preference is for an all-around individual with diverse production skills, experience, and a willingness to jump in where needed. The right person will spend most time in the outdoors working with the farming operation, agronomy, equipment operation, but will also assist with backgrounding and cow/calf operation, so being flexible with skill set is a plus. The position is open to many work scenarios depending on what may be the best fit. Salary will be based on experience, skill set, stability, and references. Willing to work with a younger person that has stability and references and want to prove themself with a good advancement opportunity. This is not a position for someone that needs a job, this is for someone that wants to better their career in challenges, benefits, and wages. Location is quiet and remote, but great location for raising a family, with good schools and away from those influences that come with a large city. Employer is E.O.E with strong consideration towards experience, stability, and references.**BENEFITS:**Negotiable**ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.***If you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.*#### Phone:[phone]#### Fax:[phone]To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONJob Post Date: 09/22/26Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || - | - || Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT South Dakota | agriCAREERS, INC. South Dakota || Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT South Dakota | |7 people are interested in this job.**PLEASE NOTE:** We will not reply if your resume does not meet position requirements. Please understand your education and experience must match our job listings for you to be considered. You must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident to be considered for any U.S. positions.