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Farm Mechanic - Equipment Operator
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What they do
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.
$37,251 / year median in South Dakota
+11% projected growth
Job Description
You will also operate equipment and assist with other areas of the farm as needed.
Wieseler Spreading - Wieseler Angus is a diversified agricultural operation located in north-central South Dakota.
Our operation includes custom manure spreading, custom farming, approximately 4,200 acres of crop production, and a 425-head cow-calf operation.
We also raise and sell Black Angus bulls through our annual production sale.
We are a hardworking, hands-on operation where everyone pitches in to get the job done.
During planting, harvest, manure spreading, and other busy seasons, longer hours are part of the job.
We offercompetitive hourly compensation based on experience, company vehicle, and housing is available.
What you will be doing:
Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair farm machinery and equipmentService tractors, implements, trucks, and manure-spreading equipmentPerform routine lubrication, fluid changes, and preventative maintenanceKeep equipment ready for planting, harvest, and other seasonal workOperate farm machinery and assist with crop and custom farming activitiesAssist with livestock and cow-calf duties as neededMaintain an organized shop and communicate equipment needs or repair issuesWork extended hours during busy seasons and perform other farm-related duties as assignedThis job is for you if you have:
Farm, diesel, or agricultural equipment experience preferredKnowledge of machinery maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairExperience operating tractors and other farm equipmentA dependable, hardworking attitude and willingness to learnAbility to work independently and collaborativelyStrong communication and time-management skillsAvailability for extended hours during busy seasonsSpanish or bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus