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Novus AG Agricultural Equipment Operators in Illinois
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11633592 Load and unload crops or containers of materials, manually or using conveyors, handtrucks,
forklifts, or transfer augers. Mix specified materials or chemicals, and dump solutions, powders,
or seeds into planter or sprayer machinery. Spray fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control
insects, fungus and weed growth, and diseases, using hand sprayers. Observe and listen to
machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions. Manipulate controls to set, activate,
and adjust mechanisms on machinery. Operate or tend equipment used in agricultural
production, such as tractors, combines, and irrigation equipment. Adjust, repair, and service
farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions. Drive trucks to haul
crops, supplies, tools, or farm workers. General facility maintenance including sweeping,
mopping, cleaning equipment, facilities, and other duties as necessary.