A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
Ag Equipment Operator Thomas Farms Springerton, IL $18.75 per hour Begin date:9/1/2026 End date:11/23/2026 Ag Equipment Operator Thomas Farms Springerton, IL $18.75 per hour Begin date:9/1/2026 End date:11/23/2026 View Job Order Recruitment Information Telephone Number to
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+16187572383 (tel:+16187572383) Email address to
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lsthomasfarms@gmail.com
Job Description Full Time:
Yes Number of Workers Requested:
5
Job Duties:
Duties may include: Drive farm trucks on farm. Operate a tractor during spring/fall tillage, operate grain cart, set up auger to grain bin. Inspect and clean farm trucks, tractors and equipment. Load/unload trucks. Ground maintenance on farm and/or housing, i.e. weed eating, mowing. Maintain/clean shop area. Rain days are typically spent in the shop repairing equipment and preparing for the next day's work. Must communicate in English, follow instructions, and be physically capable of performing all job duties & other related Ag Equipment Operator activities as per
SOC/OES 45-2091
(onetonline.org). Possible weekend/holiday work. The employer may choose to pay experienced workers, regardless of origin, more than the published minimum wage rate. & other related Ag Equipment Operator activities as per
SOC/OES 45-2091
(onetonline.org). Possible weekend/holiday work. The employer may choose to pay experienced workers, regardless of origin.
Job Classification:
45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.
Job Requirements Experience Required:
Yes Months of Experience Required:
3
Special Requirements:
Worker has 3 days from date of hire to show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Static strength; exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, unload, carry objects up to 50lbs; may climb, walk, stand, reach, balance, sit, stoop, bend, squat, wash, clean: equip, grounds, area. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Variable weather conditions may apply. Worker must be able to obtain a valid US Driver's License within 2 weeks of reporting to work and possess/maintain a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). Bonus potential based on work performance at the sole discretion of the employer. Employees are expected to keep employer-provided vehicles clean and free of trash. Workers may not post or remove notices, signs, or other instructions fr... See attached
Addendum C Number of Hours Per Week:
50 Work Schedule (Start/End time): 7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Employer Information Company Name:
Thomas Farms Location:
Springerton, IL 62887
Worksite Address:
119 CR 2075 N, Springerton, IL 62887 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=119%20CR%202075%20N%2C%20Springerton%2C%20IL%2062887)
