The Company:
- Hartung Brothers Inc. (HBI) owns and operates more than 4000 acres of irrigated, sandy soil in the Midwest. Through a crop rotation program, about half of these acres are dedicated to grains, such as seed corn for our seed corn division, while the other half grows vegetable crops. Most of these acres have been farmed by HBI for decades, providing us with intimate knowledge of the ground and how to produce the greatest yield possible.
- In recent years, HBI Farms have grown grains including seed corn, seed soy beans, rye, and wheat, and vegetable crops including sweet corn, carrots, cabbage, snap beans, and peas. Drawing upon historical experience since 1975, Hartung Farms can grow just about any crop as needed.
- HBI farms emphasizes using cutting edge technology throughout its operations, adopting precision ag methods, auto-steer vehicles, drone mapping, and variable rate applications. This investment in technology enables us to provide customers with the data they need for compliance, quality, and operational purposes to track the development of their product, from seed to shipping. Our sister logistics company H&N Logistics, LLC ships our harvested product, so our customers' crops are in the same hands "from dirt to dock."
Your Role: The operator mechanic performs all phases of field operations for crop production. This position performs maintenance and repairs to all company equipment and facilities. This position will support other departments and locations within the company when the opportunity arises.
Responsibilities:
- Operate all the various types of equipment needed in the company's farming operations.
- Perform all duties required to successfully produce the crops grown including tillage, planting, chemical application, fertilization, cultivation, harvesting, and transporting of the crop.
- Perform all maintenance and repairs on all equipment and vehicles used in the farm's operations.
- Enhance understanding of precision ag equipment and the associated technology.
- Observe and report all technical and mechanical concerns to the Lead Mechanic or Farm Manager.
- Comply with company and customer regulations and policies.
- Continually monitor and report all health, safety, and food concerns or deviations to supervisory management.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 18 years of age, valid driver's license, and high school diploma or equivalent.
- Good mechanical aptitude to detect and correct or repair equipment issues.
- Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, hydraulics, and technology in agricultural systems.
- Ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicator's License.
- General knowledge of chemicals, their handling, and application requirements.
- Candidate MUST be a self-motivated and detail-oriented person with a high drive to be able to focus in a high tempo environment with ability to adapt to changing situations daily.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum two years' experience in the operation of farm equipment including tractors, harvesters, cultivators, tillage equipment, sprayers, spreaders, etc.
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Forklift and skid steer operation experience.
- Basic agronomic knowledge and computer skills.
- Ability to communicate and comprehend using various methods. Written, verbal, in-person, virtual, etc.
- Thorough knowledge of health, safety, and food safety standards pertaining to the agricultural infrastructure (training provided).
- Available to travel to various locations.
Working Conditions:
- Work varies from indoor and outdoor environments.
- Seasonally prolonged standing and heavy lifting of 50 plus pounds.
- Seasonally mandatory overtime including working weekends, nights, and holidays.