What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Hand/Laborer position at Grain Farm?
General farm work associated with the raising of crops, maintaining equipment, buildings, premises, and any other labor as may from time to time be required in the operation of a grain farm.
Pay will also be passed on skill level as well as all the other attributes basic to good performance.
Basic skills must include the ability to operate light truck, 100 hp and under tractors, check engines, lubricate, and care for equipment in this class. Be knowledgeable of the proper use of hand tools used for minor adjustments, minor maintenance, transfer of grain, fuel, soil, water, etc. Light painting, weeding cleaning equipment etc.
Skill Level II involves operation of 100 hp thru 150 hp tractors, medium class trucks, field cultivators, discs, etc. associated with this class. Operate tractor and loader, mowers and sprayers, changing oil and daily maintenance of these classes. Painting and cleaning of buildings, light welding, recording routine maintenance information and assist in skill level III jobs on a part time basis.
Skill Level III involves operation of largest tractors and associated field equipment, operate row cultivators, calibrate crop sprayers, plant crop, apply herbicides, insecticides, with supervision. Adjust field equipment for best operating job, operate combines under supervision, unload and test grain, operate power saws and ditch bank mowers, drive heavy trucks, perform routine maintenance on all equipment within this skill level.
Skill Level IV Operate any and all equipment without supervision including setting up, and adjustment of plows, discs, planters, sprayers, combines, trucks, and grain handling, dryer, and storage equipment. Perform all necessary welding, cutting and maintenance required in this operations. Record all action in maintenance logs, grain center, planting records, fertilizer and chemical records, and assist in formation of cropping plans and general operation of business.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $10.00 - $13.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Laborer: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10 - $13