Outdoor Farm Technician - Machinery & Pivot Operations

Pillen Family Farms; Bucktail (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillen Family Farms in Nebraska is seeking an independent, outdoors-oriented individual to join our farming team. The role involves operating farm machinery such as tractors and payloaders, and running center pivots fed by diesel and electric pumps.

You will also assist with shredding, spraying, road grading, sewer line jetting, compost processing, and mechanical maintenance. Expect 50+ hours per week, with longer hours during pivot application season.

Qualifications

• Must be able to walk and lift as required.
• Experience with operating farm machinery is a plus.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a farm environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate farm machinery (tractors, payloaders, road graders, skid steers, excavators, etc).
• Operate center pivots fed by diesel and electric pumps.
• Assist with shredding, spraying, road grading, sewer line jetting, compost processing/spreading.
• Perform mechanical maintenance of farm machinery.

Skills

Outdoor work

Valid driver's license

Mechanical aptitude

Physical stamina

Job description

Pillen Family Farms in Nebraska is seeking an independent, outdoors-oriented individual to join our farming team. The role involves operating farm machinery such as tractors and payloaders, and running center pivots fed by diesel and electric pumps.

You will also assist with shredding, spraying, road grading, sewer line jetting, compost processing, and mechanical maintenance. Expect 50+ hours per week, with longer hours during pivot application season.