Agriculture Equipment Operators

Job duties

Original text, as filed with the Department of Labor.

Operate combines, tractors, grain carts, and other farm equipment.
Harvest wheat, soybeans, and other grain crops.
Haul grain from the field to storage or delivery locations.
Load and unload grain trucks.
Perform routine equipment maintenance and daily inspections.
Assist with equipment setup and adjustments during harvest.
Monitor grain quality and report equipment or crop issues.
Clean and maintain equipment, bins, and work areas.
Follow all farm safety procedures.
Assist with other general farm and harvest-related tasks as needed.

TERMINATION. Prior to any termination for cause, employer evaluates workers' performance of required tasks and compliance with Work Rules and other employer policies. Employer may terminate a worker for cause if the worker’s performance consistently and/or substantially fails to satisfy the employer’s reasonable expectations (in accordance with the criteria set forth herein), or otherwise engages in serious or egregious misconduct that endangers health, safety, or property. In assessing whether workers’ performance meets reasonable expectations, employer evaluates, among other reasonable criteria, whether the worker: (1) has adequately complied with the Work Rules and any other policies or procedures; (2) has complied with all health and safety guidelines, including the use of tools or equipment in accordance with best practices to protect the employer's property, crops, and in a manner that avoids injury or damage; (3) has treated company property (tools, equipment, crops, fixtures, etc.), with care and respect, avoiding damage or improper cleanliness or maintenance standards; (4) has timely and consistently followed instructions duly communicated by supervisors, crew leaders, and management personnel; (5) has complied with the employer’s quality control standards for ensuring a marketable product; (6) is not repeatedly tardy or absent, has reported to work at the time and place instructed, and remained at work for the agreed-upon work hours, unless such absence was excused or the worker timely communicated and sought approval for any deviation from such schedule; (7) has consistently performed the duties assigned, in the manner instructed, and has not purposefully malingered or acted in a recalcitrant manner (i.e., refusing without cause to perform certain duties, refused to follow instructions, performed work in in a careless or reckless manner that poses a risk to the employer’s crops/commodities, company property, or the health/safety of others, etc.).
Non-U.S. workers may be displaced as a result of one or more U.S. workers becoming available for the job during the employer’s recruitment period. Job abandonment will be deemed to occur after five consecutive workdays of unexcused absences. Workers may not report for work under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol on company premises is prohibited and will be cause for immediate termination.

Requirements

This job requires a minimum of 3 months of agricultural experience handling tasks including operating agricultural equipment. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience. Weekends may be required during peak seasons. Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs.
Candidates must contain a Class D driver's license or be able to obtain one in 30 days of hire.

Benefits and conditions