Farm Equipment Operator/Shop Help

Position Summary Farm Equipment Operator/Shop Help performs general farm tasks as directed, such as safely operating and maintaining the operational condition of various types of farm equipment to efficiently perform tasks such a soil tilling, planting, cultivating, harvesting of crops, and manure dispersal. Essential Position Duties

• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on the farm equipment and building systems
• Operates payloaders, tractors, skid steers, cropping equipment, semi tractors and other modern-day large farm equipment
• Performs other general farm maintenance and duties as assigned, including uncovering and covering piles, washing equipment, and other laborious duties
• Complies with all safety policies, practices and procedures and utilizes appropriate safety equipment at all times
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve company goals
• On call weekend rotation
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Duties:

Duties during a

Growing Season:

Field work including disking, plowing, planting, cultivating, etc. Perform maintenance on down machinery in fields Duties during a

Harvest Season:

Check and clean out bunkers Pack pile Run dump carts if needed Cover walls and pile with plastic and tires Duties during

Manure Application:

Move and place manure equipment as needed. Haul and disperse manure as instructed. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Mechanically minded individual who can trouble-shoot problems and is comfortable repairing and maintaining equipment and buildings Ability to utilize new technologies Experience operating large farm equipment and semi tractors Strong communications skills Problem solver Independently motivated / team oriented Ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment Ability to follow written and oral directions Education High school diploma or equivalent Experience

• Experience servicing and operating large farm equipment
• Manure applicator experience, a plus Essential Physical Requirements Ability to lift at least 75 lbs frequently
• Variations in workloads relate to seasonal demands, may vary between 50-75 hours per week (

Occasionally:

1-25% of the time; frequently: 26-75% of the time; constantly: 76-100% of the time)

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Kewaunee, WI 54216 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person