Pine Hollow Dairy LLC is hiring: Farm Mechanic and Equipment Operator in Locke
Pine Hollow Dairy LLC, Locke, NY, United States
Job Description
About Pine Hollow Dairy
If you’re a self-motivated individual, ignite your career here at Pine Hollow Dairy, where caring is our most valuable asset, whether it’s for our cows, our crops, or our people. Pine Hollow Dairy is a first-generation owner-operator dairy farm located in the southern end of Cayuga County in the Finger Lakes region of New York. In our 25 years in business, we have seen great success and growth due to our founding principles: prioritizing animal welfare and working hard to produce quality results. We owe our livelihood to our herd of over 1,000 milking cows and strive to ensure they live happy and healthy lives. We are also committed to being environmentally responsible, a good neighbor in our community, and a great employer to our staff of over 22 people.
We work 1,500 acres and produce baled hay, corn silage, hay silage, and grain corn. All of our crops are used to feed the livestock on our farm, so it’s important to us to achieve high yields in both quality and volume.
Job Description
Pine Hollow is seeking a dedicated and skilled Farm Mechanic and Equipment Operator to join our team. This role involves maintaining and repairing various machinery and facilities, as well as assisting with fieldwork.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Repairs and Maintenance (45%): Maintain and repair machinery such as tractors, skid-steers, payloaders, plows, planters, mixer wagons, etc.
Facility Repairs and Maintenance (20%): Maintain water systems, fans, manure systems, and other facility equipment.
Fieldwork (35%): Assist with mowing and tedding hay, plowing/dominating fields, spreading manure, and other fieldwork tasks as needed.
This position reports to the Farm Operations and Maintenance Manager and is full-time with a competitive benefits package.
Basic Qualifications
High school diploma
Operational skills with farm machinery
Machinery maintenance and repair skills
Facility maintenance and repair skills
Ability to manage and prioritize responsibilities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)
CDL License
Knowledge of crop husbandry
Knowledge of digital record-keeping
Owning your own tools
Owning your own vehicle for work transportation
Proficiency in Spanish
Pay Range
$60,000 to $90,000 annually. Salary will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, and abilities.
Benefits
Scheduled days off
Paid time-off after one year
Health insurance
Retirement program
Vacation time