Agricultural Equipment Operators

Edward J Schmid JR · Minnewaukan, ND

Employment period: 2026-11-15 to 2027-04-15

Hours per week: 45.0

Pay conditions

Wage offer for H-2A workers only is $18.64 per hour.

Job duties from the source

The worker will perform general farm maintenance and support duties necessary to prepare equipment and facilities for the upcoming growing season, assisting with post-harvest grain handling and preparation for the upcoming planting season. Farm-produced grain stored on the farm will be loaded, hauled to elevators, processors, and other delivery locations, and unloaded according to storage and delivery schedules. The worker will operate grain-handling equipment, monitor stored grain, assist with aeration and grain movement, maintain grain quality, and clean grain bins, grain-handling equipment, trucks, trailers, and farm storage areas. The worker will operate farm machinery and inspect, service, maintain, and repair tractors, trucks, trailers, tillage equipment, planting equipment, grain-handling equipment, combines, and other farm machinery, including preventative maintenance, lubrication, and replacement of worn parts, and will prepare planting and tillage equipment for spring fieldwork. The worker may also move, organize, and prepare equipment and supplies for spring field operations, and will clean and organize farm shops, machinery storage areas, and agricultural buildings, and perform maintenance and repairs to farm buildings and facilities. This position requires at least three months of prior experience operating agricultural equipment, performing basic equipment maintenance, working around grain-handling systems, and safely operating trucks and other farm machinery. 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.

Additional 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.

Verification

H-2A disclosures

Housing: Check job order · Daily transport: Check job order · 3/4 guarantee: Check job order

How to apply

Applicants for this job can apply in several ways: Online by emailing the specified address with the ETA case number in the subject line, through State Workforce Agencies (SWAs), or by walking into the employers office during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM CDT). SWAs must explain job conditions and requirements before referring applicants. All applicants must be available for the full season, physically capable, legally authorized to work in the U.S., have transportation to the job site (which will be reimbursed), and must fully understand the jobs terms. Each worker must fill out a Form I-9 within 3 days of starting to verify their employment eligibility, per federal law. The employer follows all federal regulations, including 20 CFR 653.501, when hiring. They retain final say over who is hired and will pay the highest wage requiredbased on Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) or state minimum wage, depending on housing provisions and skill level. Workers receiving free housing may be paid a lower hourly wage that includes a housing credit, as permitted by the Department of Laborno additional deductions for housing can be made.

Recruitment phone: +17017408375

Recruitment: seasonaljobs@crewhub.pro