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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

9

Job Duties:

Ag Equipment Operator will be required to work in a variety of roles throughout the harvest season for the production of winter wheat, spring wheat, barley, lentils, durum and chick peas. Workers will be required to operate farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, combines, swathers, rollers, grain trucks, augers. Workers will be required to load and unload grain trucks, and grain storage units; must be mechanically inclined in order to perform light maintenance and repairs on equipment, tractors and trucks; work with GPS and precision ag equipment; pay close attention to the details and keep accurate records. Must also be willing to assist in other areas of the farm as needed; such as picking rocks, running parts, tearing down fencing; grounds maintenance and facility cleaning and maintenance. Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs; be on their feet or on a tractor throughout the day and must be willing to work 16 hour days during harvest (July through end of September). The job entails working with farm machinery, outdoors in all types of weather (extreme heat, wind, dust, rain, snow) and occasional exposure to poisonous snakes and predators. Extensive walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting and long hours sitting and operating farm equipment is required. A minimum of 3 months of experience with the harvesting of wheat and pulse crops, equipment maintenance, and all other tasks shown above is required for this position. Increased wages and or bonus may be possible depending on experience.

Job Classification:

45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

Employer provided items (at no cost to the worker): All tools and equipment necessary to perform the duties assigned as well as transportation between worker(s) on-site housing and the work site. A cell phone or two-way radio will be provided for emergency and ranch communications at no cost to the worker (excluding long distance charges). The expected work schedule may be required in a split shift due to the nature of the job duties. Hours may vary due to weather, time of year and the requirements of the job. Work may be offered more than the specified hours per day, but only required to work the hours specified. Work may be offered 7 days a week but only required 6 days a week.

Number of Hours Per Week:

96

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

8:00 A.M. - 12:00 A.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

KED Farms

Location:

Loma, MT 59460

Worksite

Address:

359 Ray Lane, Loma, MT 59460

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24071-788239

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

3/18/2024

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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