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Ag Equipment Operator

Croft Fertilizer Service Inc.

Athens, IL

$19.57 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+12174452631
Email address to Apply:
markwpgordon@gmail.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
6
Job Duties:
Duties may include: Mix specified materials or chemicals, and dump solutions, powders, or seeds into planter or sprayer machinery, spray fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus and weed growth, and diseases, using hand sprayers or machines, operate or tend equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors, combines, and irrigation equipment. Adjust, repair, and service farm/applicator machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions, drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, fertilizer, or tools. Assist in mixing of and filling tanks of fertilizer and herbicides, & other related Ag Equipment Operator activities as per SOC/OES 45-2091 (onetonline.org). Possible weekend/holiday work.
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:
Must be 18 due to equipment use. Worker has 3 days from date of hire to show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Static strength; exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, unload, carry objects up to 50lbs; may climb, walk, stand, reach, balance, sit, stoop, bend, squat, wash, clean: equip, grounds, area. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified. Based on Employer's discretion/cost: Worker may have random drug/alcohol testing during employment: positive test/refusal to abide = dismissal. Variable weather conditions may apply. Worker must be able to obtain a valid US Driver's License within 2 weeks of reporting to work. Worker may undergo the State of Illinois NH3 Safety Training.
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Trade Name/Doing Business As:
Croft Fertilizer Service Inc.
Company Name:
Elkhart Fertilizer Service Inc.
Location:
Athens, IL 62613

Worksite

Address:
31590 Croft Ave., Athens, IL 62613

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-25140-996108
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
High wage offer of $21.00/hour, depending on experience. Employer offers 1.5x the hourly rate for any hours worked beyond 40 hours per week.
Date Posted:
5/28/2025
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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