Agricultural Equipment Operators

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreInformation, Please Seehttps://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13239698[DISCLAIMER: THIS JOB POSTING IS INTENDED ONLY FOR U.S. WORKERSLEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES. WE DO NOT SPONSOR VISASOR CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES OUTSIDE THEU.S.]{contrast="auto"}**[]{ccp-props="{"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240,\"469777462\":[3765],\"469777927\":[0],\"469777928\":[1]}\"=""}[DESCARGO DE RESPONSABILIDAD: ESTA PUBLICACIN DE TRABAJO EST DESTINADASOLO PARA TRABAJADORES ESTADOUNIDENSES LEGALMENTE AUTORIZADOS PARATRABAJAR EN LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS. NO PATROCINAMOS VISAS NI CONSIDERAMOSSOLICITUDES DE CANDIDATOS FUERA DE LOS EE.UU.]{contrast="auto"}**[]{ccp-props="{"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240,\"469777462\":[3765],\"469777927\":[0],\"469777928\":[1]}\"=""}We operate a custom contract business in Illinois in the production ofan estimated 14,000 acres of seed corn. Our work begins mid-May withmale row delay. We use tractors to drive either flaming or cuttingimplements through the field to stunt the male row of corn. Our workcontinues in late June with mechanical detasseling. We operate Oxbomachines cutting and pulling the tassels from female seed corn plants.In August, we continue with male row destroying in which Oxbo machinesare driven through the field to chop up the male rows of seed corn sincethey are no longer needed. Our season finishes up with seed cornharvesting which usually runs from mid-August to early October. Duringthat time, we run Oxbo pickers to harvest the corn, as well as tractorswith chase carts. As the season concludes, we spend about 3 weeksgetting equipment cleaned up and ready for winter storage. Employeeswill operate Case tractors with flaming or cutting implements, Oxbomachines with pulling and cutting toolbars, and Case tractors with Oxbodump carts, dumping seed corn onto semi-trailers. Employees will alsomove/drive equipment from field to field. Employees must be able to readroad/field maps, be able to communicate with others, including effectiveHearing And Vision Capabilities, And Follow Company Safety Protocolsincluded in training. Employees will assist with all aspects ofharvesting these crops. Employees will need to complete daily, routinerepairs and maintenance on equipment. Employer may provide pay increasesfor performance and experience at employers discretion. Employer mayprovide performance bonuses at the end of the contract at the employersdiscretion.