Agriculture Equipment Operator

Agriculture Equipment Operator at Creekside Valley Farms in Dayton, OR.

Duties may include: Operate and tend agricultural equipment and machinery used in the production, maintenance, and harvesting of grass seed, straw, blueberries, clover, garlic, hazelnuts, and other agricultural crops. Operating tractors, combines, harvest equipment, irrigation equipment, and other farm machinery; performing routine equipment adjustments and maintenance; and assisting with the safe and efficient operation of agricultural equipment throughout the production season. Irrigation duties may include moving irrigation guns and other irrigation equipment between fields, setting up and adjusting irrigation systems, monitoring irrigation operations, and repairing or replacing damaged drip irrigation lines and related components. Orchard maintenance duties may include dragging, flailing, pruning, and other activities necessary to maintain orchard floors, trees, and production areas. Pruning duties may be performed using hand tools and power equipment, including chainsaws. Weed control duties may include identifying and controlling weeds through spot spraying, backpack spraying, and other approved weed-management methods. Pest management duties may include monitoring for agricultural pests and placing or maintaining bait for the control of mice, gophers, and other pests. Operate farm trucks and other vehicles to haul crops, agricultural products, supplies, tools, equipment, and materials between fields, farm locations, storage areas, and other designated locations. Additional duties may include cleaning and maintaining work areas, maintaining farm grounds and landscaping, loading and unloading agricultural materials, assisting with general farm and field maintenance & other related Agriculture Equipment Operator activities as per SOC/OES 45-2091 (onetonline.org).

Possible weekend/holiday work.

The employer may choose to pay experienced workers, regardless of origin, more than the published minimum wage rate. See attached Addendum C.

Work begins January 22, 2027 and ends November 22, 2027.

Pay is $17.65 per hour.

Housing is provided.

Typical schedule: about 48 hours per week.