Fulltime Diversified Farming Position

Posted: Friday, January 27, 2017

Position Title:        Ranch/Farm Assistant

Position Type:       Full Time

Organization Name:        Bamesberger Farms

Organization Website:    bamesbergerfarms.com

Location (City, State):     Indianola, Nebraska

Job Description/Duties:

Duties will include working with cattle; calving, processing, fence fixing, pasture rotation, feeding at feedlot, and shipping. Using a self-propelled swather, raking, and baling alfalfa, and corn stalks complement our feeding entity. There will be operation of modern John Deere equipment with GreenStar guidance system during planting, harvest, and spraying. Driving a semi truck to local terminals and performing center pivot operations, with maintenance involved on all equipment as additional duties. Occasional help will be needed at our hog confinement building; a foreman position would be available, if interested in that area. During the winter we fabricate and perform winter maintenance on equipment in our heated shop. Our operation is a multiple employee business so you will be working with others often. 

Qualifications or Skills Required:

Must have a passion for this occupation and a desire to learn. A valid drivers license is mandatory with a clean driving record; a CDL is not required. Experience working with livestock, handling a truck, and knowledge of general maintenance is a must. Smoking is not allowed at the workplace. Willingness to learn will be satisfactory in all other areas.

Salary & Benefits:          

We offer a competitive salary depending on experience. We provide housing, health insurance, simple IRA, noon meal, and a work vehicle.

Contact Information:

Send resume and references to Phil Bamesberger, 71026 Road 399, Indianola, NE, 69034 or email to pbamesberger@gmail.com. You can reach Phil by phone at 308-895-2281 or 308-737-1500 (cell).