Farm Lead
About The Position
R & R Bronec Grain & Cattle is a family-owned grain and cattle operation in Montana’s Golden Triangle that has doubled in size in recent years. The Farm Lead will help direct day-to-day crop operations and lead operators in the field and shop. The company is open to candidates with either a mechanical or agronomy focus. The role includes leading and training operators, coordinating weekly fieldwork plans with management, operating farm equipment, and managing harvest logistics. The Farm Lead will maintain precision agriculture systems and provide as-applied maps and field records. Depending on the candidate’s focus, the role may include serving as the primary mechanic and preparing equipment, or scouting crops and recommending fertilizer, pest-control, and spray plans. The job involves seasonal long hours in dusty, outdoor conditions. Housing may be available if needed. Employer-sponsored health insurance for eligible employees is planned to begin in 2027.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 5 years of crop farm experience operating heavy equipment.
- Hands-on experience with John Deere combines, Viper 4 sprayers, Topcon, John Deere, and Raven controllers, air drills, MacDon swathers, and semi-trucks.
- Valid driver’s license.
- For the agronomy focus, a pesticide applicator license is required.
- Willingness to work long seasonal hours in dusty, outdoor conditions.
- Strong communication skills and commitment to safety.
Nice To Haves
- Diesel or agricultural technician training for the mechanical focus.
- A degree in agronomy, crop science, or soil science for the agronomy focus.
- Experience leading or training others.
- Class A CDL.
- Pesticide applicator license, except that it is required for the agronomy focus.
Responsibilities
- Lead, train, and coach operators on equipment, safety, and standard operating procedures.
- Coordinate weekly fieldwork plans with management.
- Run harvest operations, including truck traffic, loads, and storage.
- Operate sprayers, air drills, combines, swathers, tractors, and semis.
- Maintain precision agriculture systems, including guidance, variable rate, and machine control.
- Deliver as-applied maps and field records.
- For the mechanical focus, run the shop as the primary mechanic, handle repairs such as semi brakes, and perform seasonal equipment preparation.
- For the agronomy focus, scout crops and recommend fertilizer and pest-control plans.
- For the agronomy focus, plan spray applications around weather and neighboring crops.
Benefits
- Housing may be available if needed.
- Employer-sponsored health insurance for eligible employees, planned to begin in 2027.
- Support for continuing education, including applicator licensing and safety training.
- Work with modern John Deere equipment and precision agriculture technology.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
