Field Equipment Operator - Plant, Cultivate & Harvest

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 20,890 - 46,550; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking Agricultural Equipment Operators who will control and operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, and harvest crops. Responsibilities include operating towed machines, recording weights, applying pesticides, and managing equipment maintenance. Candidates should ideally have vocational training or an associate’s degree in agriculture. The role offers a salary range between $20,890 and $46,550 annually depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Control and operate farm equipment to till soil, plant, and harvest crops.
• Perform post-harvest tasks such as husking, shelling, and ginning.
• Follow safety regulations and maintain equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate towed machines for planting and fertilizing crops.
• Weigh crop-filled containers and record necessary information.
• Drive trucks to haul crops and supplies.

Skills

Operation and Control

Operation Monitoring

Troubleshooting

Repairing

Active Listening

Equipment Maintenance

Education

Vocational training or associate’s degree in agriculture

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Job description

Course Advisor is seeking Agricultural Equipment Operators who will control and operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, and harvest crops. Responsibilities include operating towed machines, recording weights, applying pesticides, and managing equipment maintenance. Candidates should ideally have vocational training or an associate’s degree in agriculture. The role offers a salary range between $20,890 and $46,550 annually depending on experience and location.