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There is NO closing date on this position.  This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Prefer row crop and forage production experience
- Good mechanical skills and aptitude
- Prefer pivot irrigation operation and maintenance experience
- Help in planting, chemical/fertilizer application, harvesting, general upkeep of farm, etc.
- Inspection of equipment to ensure proper function
- Help inspect fields to determine maturity dates of crops
- Good communications, integrity and work ethic

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a Farm Equipment Operator who will assist in crop production and to help in day-to-day operations for this Idaho producer. Really prefer good row crop and forage production and who will help be responsible for equipment operations and equipment maintenance. Will also assist with fertilizers, chemicals, and other inputs.

Farming:
- Farming activities such as: planting, cultivating, irrigating, harvesting, and storing of crops
- Steward farming equipment: be knowledgeable of its function, its abilities, and constraints, continually inspect its condition, perform daily maintenance on its components, perform regular cleaning inside and outside of the equipment, prepare it for its intended use, communicate and coordinate on preventive fluid maintenance and other mechanical repairs needed, effectively and safely operate, thoughtfully and proactively clean and store, and otherwise protect and be productive with equipment.
- Perform select equipment maintenance and repairs as time and resources permit
- Help analyze soil to determine types and quantities of fertilizer and other soil amendments required for maximum crop production (in conjunction with consultant)
- Assist in irrigation activities every day of the week when applicable, and have feedback systems in place to minimize downtime and reduce risk of property or crop damage due to improper function of the pivot systems.
- Harvest and store crops in a manner that helps meet cattle and dairy production goals.
- Assist in the application of dry manure and compost to fields.
- Help in the storage, handling, and application of ‘long-term storage dairy waste water’ through center pivots.
- Help keep environmental records on farming activities, precipitation, pond levels, solid application, pumping, etc.

BENEFITS:

3 Bedroom House

ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.

If you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.

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