Agricultural Equipment Operators

Daniel Burnett Farms • Metropolis, IL

399d

About The Position

The Agricultural Equipment Operators at Daniel Burnett Farms are responsible for operating various tractors and farm equipment to perform essential agricultural tasks such as tilling soil, planting, irrigating, fertilizing, and harvesting crops. This role requires versatility as daily duties may change based on crop, weather, and field conditions, ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of farm equipment and land.

Requirements

• Experience operating tractors and farm equipment.
• Ability to perform general maintenance and repairs on farm equipment.
• Familiarity with GPS and auto-guidance systems in agricultural equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of crop management and agricultural practices.
• Experience with various types of farm machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate various tractors and farm equipment to till soil and prepare land.
• Plant, irrigate, fertilize, spray, cultivate, and harvest crops.
• Transport crops to elevators or storage areas using non-CDL farm trucks.
• Rouge fields and use hand tools to remove undesirable plant varieties and trash.
• Perform general maintenance, repairs, and clean-up of storage sheds and farm equipment.
• Ensure operational areas are organized and well maintained.
• Regularly service and maintain farm vehicles and specialized machinery.

Benefits

• Potential for pay increases or bonuses based on tenure and performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed