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Position: Farm Assistant (JJ-11116)
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Minimum Education Completed: * |  || Education Major / Discipline Category: * |  | Most Recent / Current Occupation: * |  |There is NO closing date on this position.  This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.### COMPANY PROFILECentral Nebraska grain operation farming several acres of primarily irrigated corn and soybeans. Modern John Deere equipment and technology across all aspects of production, with a strong focus on efficiency, teamwork, and long-term operational sustainability.

This is a hands-on, stable, and family-oriented environment where each employee's contribution directly impacts the farm's success.### JOB SUMMARY The Farm Assistant will be the third key member of a trusted farm team working alongside the owner and lead operator. The position involves all aspects of farm operations: shop work, equipment operation, pivot maintenance, and seasonal fieldwork. This role requires a dependable, adaptable professional who takes pride in teamwork, safety, and efficient farm management.###

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**- Irrigation/Pivots:
** Perform routine maintenance on gearboxes, tires, and center drives; troubleshoot electrical/mechanical issues; assist with seasonal start-up and winterization.
**- Field Operations:
** Operate large modern JD equipment for tillage, planting, spraying support, harvest (grain cart/truck operation).
**- Shop Work:
** Conduct off-season equipment maintenance, repairs, and upgrades; perform combine and planter inspections and rebuilds.
**- Grain Handling:
** Operate and maintain trucks, grain carts, and augers safely; maintain elevator etiquette and transport logs.
**- Decision-Making:
** Exercise sound judgment when owner is off-site; communicate clearly and follow through on assigned tasks.
**- General Farm Support:
** Assist with day-to-day operations and seasonal projects; contribute to team discussions and planning.### QUALIFICATIONS**
- Experience:

** 2+ years in row-crop operations preferred (irrigation/pivot maintenance experience highly desired).
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- Skills:

** Mechanical aptitude, problem-solving ability, and willingness to learn precision Ag systems (John Deere preferred).
**- Attitude:
** Team-first mindset, low ego, adaptable, calm under pressure, and respectful communication.
**- Driving:
** Valid driver's license; CDL not required. Manual transmission experience helpful but not mandatory.
**- Conduct:
** Drug-free (zero tolerance for illegal drugs); no smoking in vehicles/equipment (OK outdoors).### WORK SCHEDULE**- In-Season:
** 12-14-hour days, typically Monday-Saturday during planting, anhydrous, and harvest.
**- Off-Season:
** Winter shop schedule with standard day hours; most summer weekdays target ~5 PM finish;
Saturdays off when possible;
Sundays off year-round except rare weather exceptions.### CULTURE & TEAM ENVIRONMENT This is a family-focused operation where integrity, trust, and teamwork define success. The owner promotes a calm, respectful atmosphere and expects the same professionalism from employees. Team members are expected to make smart decisions, communicate clearly, and maintain a positive, can-do attitude during long days. No drama, no ego—just good work with good people.###

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Base Salary: $60,000-$80,000 DOE   - Housing:
Case-by-case for relocation candidates   - Health Insurance:
Not currently offered (may change if group coverage established)   - Sundays off / Family flexibility within seasonal demands### APPLICATION PROCESSHansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting a progressive row-crop operation in central Nebraska seeking a dependable Farm Assistant / Pivot Technician to join their growing team. This is a well-managed, family-oriented farm operating several irrigated acres of corn and soybeans using all modern John Deere equipment and precision systems.

The employer values teamwork, communication, and steady, year-round employees who take pride in their work and can be trusted to represent the operation well when working independently. Most work will be performed with moderate supervision, especially during the busy summer irrigation…