Seasonal Equipment Operator

Seasonal Equipment Operator at Buffington Ag LLC in Swea City, IA.

Duties may include: Assist with daily farm functions including but not limited to the following: Operate various farm equipment, i.e. tractors, combine, farm trucks, etc. for planting, spraying, cultivating, fertilizing, and harvesting of crops. Load/unload trucks. May haul crops. May involve climbing ladders, grain bins, dryers etc. Maintain/repair machinery, i.e. change fluids in equipment, rotate/fix tires, clean grain bins, wash vehicles/machines, change tires/brakes, check tire pressure, general maintenance, etc. Grounds maintenance on farm and/or housing, i.e. weed eating, mowing. Maintain/clean shop and facilities areas. Other miscellaneous duties assigned. Rainy days are typically spent in the shop repairing equipment and preparing for the next day's work Must communicate in English, follow instructions, and be physically capable of performing all job duties. This job involves manual labor, lifting, carrying, bending, and long days in the heat and cold & other related Ag Equipment Operator activities as per SOC/OES 45-2091 (onetonline.org).

Work begins January 1, 2027 and ends March 31, 2027.

Pay is $18.87 per hour.

Housing is provided.

Typical schedule: about 44 hours per week.