Farm Right-Hand: Versatile Equipment Pro

Indiana Ag Connection; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health-insurance reimbursement

Housing Assistance

3% SIMPLE IRA employer match

Work vehicle

Full-time, year-round employment

Job summary

Indiana Ag Connection seeks a versatile Farm Right-Hand Man to join a progressive Indiana crop-production operation. The role involves hands-on duties across tillage, planting, spraying, irrigation, harvest, grain handling, and maintenance, with sharing of responsibilities across the season.

The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience with row crops, strong mechanical skills, a valid driver’s license, and a willingness to work long seasonal hours in a modern farm setting.

Qualifications

• Previous row-crop farming experience
• Experience with corn and soybean production preferred
• Ability to safely operate large modern farm equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Harvest and grain-handling experience
• Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Operate modern tractors and tillage equipment
• Assist with planting and crop-production activities
• Operate combines and harvest equipment
• Haul grain and assist with grain handling
• Operate or learn to operate a self-propelled sprayer
• Monitor and maintain center-pivot irrigation systems
• Perform routine maintenance and general mechanical repairs
• Replace bearings, chains, belts, hoses, and other wear parts
• Inspect and prepare equipment before each season
• Maintain farm trucks, equipment, shop areas, and facilities
• Assist the owner and farm team wherever seasonal priorities require
• Work independently and complete assigned responsibilities without constant supervision

Skills

Row-crop farming

Corn/soybean farming

Equipment operation

Mechanical aptitude

Harvest/grain handling

Driver's license

CDL preferred

Pesticide license preferred

Sprayer experience

Irrigation experience

Seasonal hours

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Indiana Ag Connection seeks a versatile Farm Right-Hand Man to join a progressive Indiana crop-production operation. The role involves hands-on duties across tillage, planting, spraying, irrigation, harvest, grain handling, and maintenance, with sharing of responsibilities across the season.

The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience with row crops, strong mechanical skills, a valid driver’s license, and a willingness to work long seasonal hours in a modern farm setting.