Ag Equipment Operator

Norman Keil Nurseries; Saint James (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Norman Keil Nurseries is hiring for fulltime H-2A seasonal positions in Saint James, New York. Responsibilities include loading and unloading crops, operating agricultural machinery, and performing physical labor. Candidates should have at least 3 months of relevant experience and be able to lift up to 60 lbs.

The job runs from August 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026. Interested applicants must be ready for a drug test and background check upon hiring.

Qualifications

• 3 months of experience in agricultural work.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs and perform repetitive movements.
• Willingness to undergo drug test and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload crops or containers of materials using equipment.
• Observe machinery to detect malfunctions.
• Drive agricultural equipment and tow trailers.

Job description

10 Fulltime H-2A Seasonal Jobs Available 08/1/2026 - 10/31/2026

Load and unload crops or containers of materials, manually or using conveyors, handtrucks, forklifts, or transfer augers. Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions. Attach farm implements such as plows, discs, sprayers, or harvesters to tractors, using bolts and hand tools. Drive agricultural equipment to haul crops, supplies and tools. Tow a trailer behind a tractor. Farming with: Annuals, Bulbs, Perennials. No CDL Required and no commercial truck driving required.

Requirements

• 3 month experience
• Drug test / Criminal Background check given post-hire at the employers expense.
• Extensive sitting/walking
• Frequent stooping/bending over
• Repetitive Movements
• Lifting requirement of 60 lbs.

The full terms and conditions of the job (form ETA790a) should be reviewed and provided to qualified applicants from this website: seasonaljobs.dol.gov. For assistance with this job order, please email [e-mail]. If applicable, please include the interested applicants name and job order number in the email.