Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

5

Job Duties:

Job requires the operation of self-propelled custom class harvesting machines and tractors to harvest a variety of grain and foraging crops, and bale hay. Manual duties include adjusting the speed of cutters, blowers, conveyors, and height of cutting heads; using hand tools; changing cutting heads as appropriate for crops; performing mechanical repair, maintenance, and regular service of machinery; blowing out radiators when temperatures rise; pressure washing equipment; tire cutting, moving, and changing while machines are in fields; performing general maintenance, repairs and/or clean-up of storage sheds, buildings, fences, gates, and all farm equipment; ensuring operational areas are organized and well maintained; using hand tools and equipment to repair, clean and maintain farm vehicles, machinery and specialized machinery and agricultural equipment; regularly servicing equipment; mowing and landscaping on the farm; removing rocks from fields; and lifting items as needed. There are few typical days and workers may be required to change duties and/or locations often and engage in various general functions. Daily duties may vary depending on crop, weather, and field conditions. The employer reserves the right to increase workers' pay or provide bonuses based on tenure, performance, or other factors that are solely based on the discretion of the employer.

Job Classification:

45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

6

Special Requirements:

Job requires having or being able to obtain a driver's license after 30 days of hire. Basic English literacy and math skills are required. Time spent taking one written license test and one driving test will be considered paid time. Additional testing, if required, will be the workers' expense. Extensive sitting or walking will be required when operating harvesting equipment for multiple hours per day. Random criminal background checks may occur post-hire at the employers expense. These checks may be performed to ensure a safe housing and work environment for all workers.

Number of Hours Per Week:

45

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Van Kooten Ag Service, Inc.

Location:

Volga, SD 57071

Telephone Number:

+16056959686

Worksite

Address:

46287 209th St, Volga, SD 57071

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-23086-880950

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

5/15/2023

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