Ag Equipment Operator

Job Duties

Start Date: 08/01/2026

End Date: 11/30/2026

Work hours: 48 hours/week, Monday - Saturday, 8 hours/day, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Must Apply By: 10/01/2026

Job Duties:

Drive/operate equipment for custom liquid manure application on a farm for a farmer; perform duties like; loading, pumping and application of liquid manure. Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions. Adjust, repair, and service farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions. Drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, tools, or farm workers. Looking to build long term relationships with people.

Other Job Sites:

Clara City, Raymond (Chippewa County)

Bird Island (Renville County)

Morris (Stevens County)

Murdock, Kerkhoven (Swift County)

Tintah (Traverse County)

Wendell, Norcross (Grant County)

Minimum Education Required

None. No High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum Experience Required

Minimum of 3 months of experience is required.

Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire, as certain roles may require a valid driver's license and a clean driving record for operating company vehicles.

No CDL required. No commercial truck driving required.

Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds.

The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures.

Extensive sitting is required.

Extensive walking is required. Frequent stooping/bending over is required.

Repetitive movements are required.

Workers must have positive verifiable experience relevant to the job and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks.

Workers must be able to speak English.

Employees must adhere to strict biosecurity, company policies, and food safety guidelines, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

29

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

No

Compensation

$19.33 / Hourly

Additional Compensation

Exceptional performance may be rewarded with additional compensation or benefits at the employer's discretion.

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

56271

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

H-2A#26-420

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#26-420

180 E. 5th St., Suite 1200, 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.