Agricultural Equipment Operator

Job Duties

Start Date: 12/01/2026

End Date: 03/31/2027

Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday, 8 hours/day, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Must Apply By: 01/31/2027

Job Duties:

Load and unload the stored crops from harvest, or containers of materials, manually or using equipment provided, drive trucks to haul stored crops to company owned feedlots, provide maintenance and upkeep on storage facilities and trucks that are used to transport the crops & other related Agricultural Equipment Operator activities

The start and end of the workday depend on crop and weather conditions, which means work may begin or end earlier or later than usual. Evening and/or night hours may be required. Employees will be offered, at minimum, a 30-minute unpaid meal break each workday. Additional rest or meal periods may be provided in accordance with applicable state laws.

Minimum Education Required

No High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum Experience Required

Two (2) months experience.

Must be 18 years of age. Worker has 3 days from date of hire to show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Static strength; exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, unload, carry objects up to 50lbs; may climb, walk, stand, reach, balance, sit, stoop, bend, squat, wash, clean: equip, grounds, area. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Variable weather conditions may apply. Worker must be able to obtain a valid US Driver's License within 2 weeks of reporting to work and possess/maintain a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

5

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

No

Compensation

$15.63 / Hourly

Additional Compensation

Bonus potential based on work performance at the sole discretion of the employer.

As required for all workers in Minnesota, hours worked in excess of 48 hours in a work week will be paid at the rate of 1.5 times the regular rate of pay.

Postal Code

55971

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

H-2A #26-527

Job Benefits

EMPLOYER ASSURANCES: Work guaranteed for 3/4 of contract period, starting with date of arrival at work site. Employer provides free housing for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Employer pays inbound transportation and subsistence to work site upon 50% completion of work contract for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of at least $16.78 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts (Updated 04/07/2026). Required work-related tools and supplies provided free of charge by employer.

Effective Jan 1, 2024, per MN State Statute, an employee will earn one hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, up to at least 48 hours of accrued Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) per year, provided the employee works a minimum of 80 hours in a calendar year.

Application Instructions

Send resume listing experience to:

MN DEED/FLC

Attn: H-2A#26-527

180 E. 5th St., Suite1200, St. Paul, MN 55101

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CALL: Mary Garcia View phone number on click.appcast.io

Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.