Farm Equipment Operator - Farm Hand

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Welcome to Josh Jones Farms! 

We’re hiring a key person to join our team as a full-time or part-time Farm Equipment Operator – Farm Hand who will be operating and maintaining equipment, spraying, seed cleaning, truck driving and more depending on the season. In this role you will be a key person to our operation, limited on-the-job training is possible for the right person but must have some ag related background.

We are a mid-sized grain farming operation in Moscow-Troy area producing small grains, grass seed, and specialty crops.

We offer competitive compensation based on experience ($18-35/hr). Work part time through the end of the academic year then full time through the summer.  For the right candidate a career position is also a possibility. 

What we’re looking for:

·  Experience and/or knowledge in agriculture, farming, or relatable field operating farm and other heavy equipment. 

·  Willingness to learn and a positive attitude.

·   A CDL is a plus but not required. The ability to learn to drive a truck is required.

-Ability to work long hours and lift 100lbs is required.  A typical day is 9-12 hrs with Sundays off. 

What you will be doing:

·  Operating and performing maintenance on farm and other heavy equipment.

·  Herbicide spraying and performing seed cleaning operations.

·  Driving trucks hauling grain, equipment, etc.

Interested persons should submit resume along with any other pertinent details and/or cover letter to joshjonesfarmsllc@gmail.com

Joshua D Jones

208-874-3023