Ag Equipment Operator

Job Duties

Start Date: 04/01/2026

End Date: 12/30/2026

Work 48 hours per week Monday - Saturday 8:00A.M - 5:00P.M

Must Apply Date: 08/16/2026

Job Duties: Duties may include: Assist with daily farm functions including but not limited to the following: operate various farm equipment (combines, farm tractors, farm trucks, etc.) for planting, spraying, cultivating, fertilizing and harvesting of crops. Maintain equipment. Grain handling, hauling farm commodities. Maintain, repair fencing. Maintain farm grounds/mow. Assist with cattle (tagging, vaccinating, implanting, etc.) to prepare for pasture. Monitor cattle. Other miscellaneous duties assigned.

This job involves manual labor: Static strength; exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, unload, carry objects up to 40lbs; may climb, walk, stand, reach, balance, sit, stoop, bend, squat, wash, clean: equip, grounds, area.

Crops: alfalfa, corn.,

Variable weather conditions may apply.

All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified.

Employees are expected to keep employer-provided vehicles clean and free of trash.

Workers may not post or remove notices, signs, or other instructions from the employer’s bulletin boards or the employer’s property without specific authorization from the employer.

One-hour meal break offered

Possible weekend/holiday work offered but not required. Pairing equipment and preparing for the next day's work & other related Ag Equipment Operator activities.

Minimum Education Required

No High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum Experience Required

2 months experience required.

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.

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

1

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

No

Compensation

$14.60 / Hourly

Additional Compensation

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

Postal Code

55027

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

H-2A #26-312

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 $16.28 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts. 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#26-312

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.