Agricultural Equipment Operators

Ryan Damm · Watertown, SD

Employment period: 2026-11-21 to 2027-03-15

Hours per week: 45.0

Pay conditions

Wage offer for H-2A workers only is $16.59 per hour.

Job duties from the source

Perform general farm labor associated with the grain farming operation, including post-harvest grain handling, agricultural equipment work, and winter yard duties. Perform routine maintenance and servicing of agricultural equipment used in the farming operation, including tractors, tillage tools, trucks, combines, sprayers, and planting equipment, in preparation for the next production season. Operate tractors and move agricultural equipment as needed for farm operations. Perform grain handling and storage duties, including checking stored grain, assisting with moving grain out of storage bins, and keeping grain bin sites accessible. Load, truck, and haul the farm's grain to the local cooperative for sale. Perform winter yard duties, including snow and ice removal from farm work areas to support grain handling and agricultural equipment operations. Work will depend on winter weather conditions and the farm's operational schedule for grain marketing and equipment upkeep. The work is associated with the operation's grain handling, agricultural equipment, and general farm labor functions during the winter months following harvest. Perform agricultural equipment upkeep necessary to prepare tractors, tillage tools, trucks, combines, sprayers, and planting equipment for the next production season. Duties support the farm's seasonal grain handling, grain marketing, equipment upkeep, and related winter agricultural operations. 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.

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.

Recruitment phone: +16054601530

Recruitment: seasonaljobs@crewhub.pro