Agricultural Equipment Operators

Begin date: 4/25/2026 Full Time: Yes Number of Workers Requested: 2 Job Duties: The worker will perform seasonal agricultural services directly related to crop production on a grain farm engaged in the planting, growing, and harvesting of crops including corn, wheat, soybeans, and, in some years, dry beans and canola. Duties include driving and operating farm machinery to plant, cultivate, harvest, and store grain crops. The worker will operate tractors and self-propelled equipment, attach and detach farm implements such as plows, discs, and drills, till soil, plant and cultivate crops, tow harvesting equipment, and operate a self-propelled combine during harvest. The worker will transport produce, water, and farm supplies between fields, grain elevators, and on-farm storage locations as part of normal farming operations. The position includes general lubrication, servicing, and routine maintenance of farm machinery, including checking fluid levels and performing minor mechanical repairs to ensure safe and efficient operation. Work is performed during peak seasonal periods and is weather dependent, occurring during planting, growing, and harvest seasons and concluding once fall fieldwork is completed. The worker must follow established safety protocols, operate equipment responsibly, and perform assigned duties in support of timely agricultural production. Employees will be provided with adequate breaks, including meal and rest periods, consistent with applicable Federal, State, and local law, during the course of each workday. Job Classification: 45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators Experience Required: Yes Months of Experience Required: 3 Special Requirements: Minimum of 3 months experience is required. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed here in his sole discretion. Operator License Class D Candidate will have 60 days to obtain. Skill Level II Experienced LevelPursuant to the Interim Final Rule (IFR) implementing the new four-level wage system for H-2A occupations, the employer designates this position as Skill Level II Experienced Level, indicating that the job requires prior related experience, independent judgment in performing recurring tasks, and the ability to work with limited supervision. The employer reserves the right to withhold the applicable housing deduction as permitted under program regulations, when approved and disclosed in the job order. Number of Hours Per Week: 40 Work Schedule (Start/End time): 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.