agricultural equipment operator
Hammer Farms
Descrição da Vaga
We farm 6700 acres of corn, wheat, soybeans, and grain sorghum. Acres and crops are split between irrigated and dry land. 5 wells pump water to 11 sprinklers. We run modern John Deere equipment equipped with GPS and auto steer. We do all of our own herbicide application and harvest our own crops. We maintain a hundred head cow herd. Cows are shipped to Colorado to run on grass May 1 and return home November 1. Cows are being cared for by an outside source while they are in Colorado. Calving season runs from February 1 through April 15. Employee will need to assist with calving and cattle care during this period while cattle are confined and calving only. No cattle duties will be needed after this period. We need seasonal employee to assist with all aspects of this farming operation. Employee will need to service and maintain irrigation equipment. Keep sprinklers running and nozzles clear of debris. Service and maintain tractors, sprayer, combine, planter, and all other farm equipment. Help with harvest duties. Combine operator, grain cart driver or truck driver. Planting, fertilizing, and general field work. Workshop duties and maintaining farm headquarters premises will also be required. Employee will need to complete routine repairs and maintenance on equipment. (Farm trucking only, no commercial trucking is required). Employer may, at its sole discretion, provide pay increases based on longevity or experience. Employer may also, at its sole discretion, offer performance-based incentive bonuses that are not guaranteed and are determined by the employer.