Agricultural Equipment Operators

Workers will perform seasonal agricultural work related to the harvesting of corn and soybeans during the harvest season. Duties include operating GPS equipped tractors, combines, and other agricultural equipment used in harvesting crops and performing fall tillage operations. Workers will harvest mature crops, complete post harvest tillage, transport grain from the field using agricultural equipment, and assist with grain handling and storage as needed during the seasonal production cycle. Workers will conduct routine pre operation and post operation inspections of equipment, monitor machine performance during field operations, perform routine servicing including fuelling, lubricating, cleaning, and minor adjustments, and promptly report mechanical issues requiring repair. Workers will safely and efficiently operate agricultural equipment while maintaining the quality of harvested crops and following established operating procedures. Duties are temporary, agricultural in nature, and directly related to the timely completion of the corn and soybean harvest and post harvest field operations. Work is performed within a seasonal timeframe determined by crop maturity, weather conditions, and normal agricultural production practices, requiring the timely completion of harvest and fall tillage activities using tractors, combines, and other agricultural equipment essential to seasonal crop production. Employees will be provided with adequate breaks, including meal and rest periods, consistent with applicable Federal, State, and local law, during the course of each workday.

Requirements: 3 months of experience. Minimum of 3 months of related experience is required. Worker must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds and will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Wage rate may increase based on verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed in the job order at the employer's sole discretion. Operator License Class D required. The selected candidate will have 60 days to obtain the required license.

Skill Level II, Experienced Level. The employer designates this position as Skill Level II based on the experience and qualifications required for the job opportunity.