agricultural equipment operator

Primary Job Duties:

• Farm Machinery Operation: Drive and operate farm machinery to cultivate, plant, harvest, and store grain crops. Attach and detach farm implements such as plows, discs, and drills to tractors. Set up, calibrate, and optimize equipment to perform operations as needed.

• Equipment Maintenance: Perform general lubrication and service checks (e.g., check fluids) on farm machinery. Conduct mechanical repairs to ensure machinery operates efficiently.

• Transportation: Transport produce, water, and supplies to fields, elevators, and/or storage locations. Per state regulations, no commercial CDL is required for farm trucking. No heavy truck driving that requires a CDL is involved. An Operator License Class D is required; candidates will have 60 days to obtain this license. • Manual Labor: Perform various manual labor tasks, including upkeep and maintenance of farm facilities. Assist with general farm duties such as cleaning, organizing, and maintaining the farm environment, facilities, and animals. Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to all local and federal regulations regarding work hours and breaks.

Driving Duties

Wurster Farms Inc is located in rural Iowa. Given the size and spread of our operation, driving is an essential skill required of all farm employees. Workers must be capable of operating vehicles and equipment safely to:

• Pick up agricultural parts and supplies from various vendors

• Deliver grain to local elevators

• Assist in transporting grain from the field to on-farm grain bins Due to the rural setting and scale of operations, the ability to drive farm equipment and on-road vehicles is critical to maintaining efficient harvest and operational logistics.