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KED Farms Agricultural Equipment Operators-Montana in LOMA, Montana
Ag Equipment Operator will be required to work in a variety of roles throughout the harvest season for
the production of winter wheat, spring wheat, barley, lentils, durum and chick peas. Workers will be
required to operate farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, combines, swathers, rollers, grain
trucks, augers. Workers will be required to load and unload grain trucks, and grain storage units; must
be mechanically inclined in order to perform light maintenance and repairs on equipment, tractors and
trucks; work with GPS and precision ag equipment; pay close attention to the details and keep
accurate records. Must also be willing to assist in other areas of the farm as needed; such as picking
rocks, running parts, tearing down fencing; grounds maintenance and facility cleaning and
maintenance. Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs; be on their feet or on a tractor throughout
the day and must be willing to work 16 hour days during harvest (July through end of September).
The job entails working with farm machinery, outdoors in all types of weather (extreme heat, wind,
dust, rain, snow) and occasional exposure to poisonous snakes and predators. Extensive walking,
bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting and long hours sitting and operating farm equipment is
required. A minimum of 3 months of experience with the harvesting of wheat and pulse crops,
equipment maintenance, and all other tasks shown above is required for this position. Increased
wages and or bonus may be possible depending on experience.