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Agricultural Equipment Operator

Kimmes-Bauer Well Drilling, Inc

Hastings, MN

$18.50 per hour

INACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+16514371973
Email address to Apply:
kimmesbauer@gmail.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
4
Job Duties:
Workers will drill new farm irrigation wells, install well casing, and install well pumps. In preparation, workers will start each day at the farm shop loading necessary equipment, well pumps, and supplies onto the trucks for travel to predetermined farms in the local and surrounding counties. Workers will drive trucks to haul tools, supplies, or farm workers. During drilling aspect of this job workers will: travel to farmer's drill site, unload equipment help set up the drilling equipment, haul water in a 4000 gallon tank to well site. Workers will operate agricultural equipment such as skid-steers, backhoes, tractors, shovels, and hand tools to move dirt before and after drilling. Workers will connect drill pipe while drilling is in progress using bolts and hand tools, remove drill pipe, install well casing and disassemble drilling equipment. Workers installing well pumps will operate winches, pump hoists, cranes, and tractors to lower the submersible or line shaft turbine pumps into place, workers will use chain wrenches to make a secure connection between the well pipes and well pump. Once pumps are in place workers will use chain wrenches to make a secure connection between the well pipe and well pump. Experience with water well drilling equipment, such as winches and pump hoists, heavy farm equipment such as backhoes and tractors, and hand tools is helpful but not required. Clear brush and weeds by mower, weed eater, or sling-blade to access all pumps and wells, as well as company owned property. Workers will also wash and clean all trucks, equipment, and tools to prepare for future use. All tools, equipment and supplies will be provided by the employer at no cost.
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:
Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds.
Number of Hours Per Week:
48
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Kimmes-Bauer Well Drilling, Inc
Location:
Hastings, MN 55033

Worksite

Address:
22100 Lillehei Avenue, Hastings, MN 55033

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-24010-631573
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
1/23/2024
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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