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U2 Ranch, Inc. H2A Ag Equipment Operator in Loring, Montana
An agricultural employee is required to work with many different types of farm machinery for soil preparation, crop planting, and harvesting. The worker will be required to drive and control farm equipment to till soil, seed/plant, fertilize, spray pesticides, cultivate, and harvest small grain and pulse crops and alfalfa. Employees are required to maintain and make minor repairs to the equipment they operate. Mechanical skills and experience are required to use the equipment necessary to perform the tasks above. The worker will be required to perform routine mechanical repairs and maintenance on farm equipment. The worker is also required to attach farm implements, such as plow, disc, sprayer, or harvester, to the tractor, using mechanic's hand tools; load and unload grain truck manually or using hand truck, loader, or transfer auger; weigh grain-filled containers and record weights; and clean out grain bins. Minimal fencing will be required, along with facility and grounds maintenance. Working as a general farm laborer requires physical coordination, decision-making ability, mechanical aptitude,e and driving skills. The ability to listen to and follow verbal directions is imperative. The job entails working outdoors in all types of weather (extreme heat, cold, wind, dust, rain, and snow). The worker must crouch, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds. The worker is required to have a current driver's license. 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). Repetitive duties to be completed on a regular/daily basis
A driver's license is required, and 3 months of experience are required.
Long/odd hours with split shifts required during harvest and seeding.
Increased wages or bonuses may be possible depending on experience.