Equipment Operator Jobs in South Dakota
Equipment Operator jobs in South Dakota are open across Gettysburg, Pierre, and Onida and other South Dakota metros, with employers like Helena Agri Enterprises, David Fremark, and Scott Mathews hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Workers will assist with harvesting hay, grass and forages for feed and operate multiple different pieces of agricultural equipment for cutting, raking and baling hay for feed.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operate a spraying machine or tractor and spraying equipment to kill weeds in crops.
- Engage in some light repair work of existing fencing around crops to protect them from being trampled using various hand tools such as hammers, nails, screwdrivers, pliers, saws, etc.
- Use various pieces of equipment to spread fertilizer in dry, liquid, and animal manure forms.
- Operate harvest and support equipment for corn, small grains, silage, and haylage.
- Mow weeds with a rotary mower machine or lawn mowing machine/weed eater around bin, site house yards, outbuildings, and various other places at the worksite.
- Assist with washing, waxing, changing oil, greasing, and doing general maintenance on all the equipment on the farm.
- Operate equipment such as tractors, small trucks, and other vehicles used to transport materials from one location to another on the farm.
- Operate gravel hauling equipment to haul gravel or dirt around outbuildings, bin sites, and house yards.
- Scrape manure into a pile to load it with a payloader or other manure support equipment to haul to the cropland.
- Assist in planting of crops with use of planting equipment, corn planter, air seeder, etc., and help by loading seed and fertilizer into the planter tender, grain truck, or trailer.
- Work with multiple types of tillage equipment, high-speed tillage tools, discs, sweeps, harrows, etc.
- Assist with fixing and maintaining water lines and water equipment for irrigation and spraying.
- Pick up rocks and other debris with skid loader or other rock picking equipment.
- Help operate grain harvesting equipment and support equipment for summer and fall harvest.
- Haul different varieties of grain from field to elevator or elevator to headquarters.
- Do dirt work, adding culverts and crossings between fields and/or canals/creeks to make it safer and more efficient to get to crop ground.
INTRODUCTION
Workers will assist with harvesting hay, grass and forages for feed and operate multiple different pieces of agricultural equipment for cutting, raking and baling hay for feed.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operate a spraying machine or tractor and spraying equipment to kill weeds in crops.
- Engage in some light repair work of existing fencing around crops to protect them from being trampled using various hand tools such as hammers, nails, screwdrivers, pliers, saws, etc.
- Use various pieces of equipment to spread fertilizer in dry, liquid, and animal manure forms.
- Operate harvest and support equipment for corn, small grains, silage, and haylage.
- Mow weeds with a rotary mower machine or lawn mowing machine/weed eater around bin, site house yards, outbuildings, and various other places at the worksite.
- Assist with washing, waxing, changing oil, greasing, and doing general maintenance on all the equipment on the farm.
- Operate equipment such as tractors, small trucks, and other vehicles used to transport materials from one location to another on the farm.
- Operate gravel hauling equipment to haul gravel or dirt around outbuildings, bin sites, and house yards.
- Scrape manure into a pile to load it with a payloader or other manure support equipment to haul to the cropland.
- Assist in planting of crops with use of planting equipment, corn planter, air seeder, etc., and help by loading seed and fertilizer into the planter tender, grain truck, or trailer.
- Work with multiple types of tillage equipment, high-speed tillage tools, discs, sweeps, harrows, etc.
- Assist with fixing and maintaining water lines and water equipment for irrigation and spraying.
- Pick up rocks and other debris with skid loader or other rock picking equipment.
- Help operate grain harvesting equipment and support equipment for summer and fall harvest.
- Haul different varieties of grain from field to elevator or elevator to headquarters.
- Do dirt work, adding culverts and crossings between fields and/or canals/creeks to make it safer and more efficient to get to crop ground.
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Equipment Operator Job Market in South Dakota
A snapshot from current South Dakota openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Helena Agri Enterprises3
- David Fremark2
- Scott Mathews2
- Scott Pazour2
- Skalla Hay2
Top Industries Hiring
- Agriculture & Farming71
- Transportation & Logistics7
- Retail1
What South Dakota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in equipment operator jobs across South Dakota.
- Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) Class A or B for relevant equipment
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 construction safety certification
- Proven operating experience with heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, or bulldozers
- Ability to read grade stakes, blueprints, and site plans
- Physical ability to work outdoors in varied weather and terrain conditions
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
Equipment Operator Jobs in South Dakota: Frequently Asked Questions
How many equipment operator jobs are there in South Dakota?
There are 241+ equipment operator openings in South Dakota on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Gettysburg, Pierre, and Onida. New positions post regularly as employers across South Dakota hire.
Which South Dakota cities have the most equipment operator jobs?
Gettysburg, Pierre, and Onida have the most equipment operator openings in South Dakota right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire equipment operators in South Dakota?
Employers hiring equipment operators in South Dakota include Helena Agri Enterprises, David Fremark, and Scott Mathews, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote equipment operator jobs in South Dakota?
Yes. About 0% of equipment operator openings tied to South Dakota are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in South Dakota metros.
How do I apply for equipment operator jobs in South Dakota?
You can apply to equipment operator jobs in South Dakota directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred South Dakota location, then apply to each one that fits.
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