Agricultural Equipment Operator

H2ajobs; Ainsworth (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation to grocery store

Bonus potential

Job summary

H2ajobs in Nebraska seeks a hands-on Agricultural Equipment Operator to operate tractors, combines, irrigation systems, and towed machinery on a farm site. The role includes loading crops, performing routine maintenance, and transporting supplies as needed.

Workers may receive employer-provided housing and meals, with additional transportation support and potential bonuses based on performance. Flexibility for weekend/holiday work is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with agricultural work is preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors, combines, irrigation equipment and towed machinery.
• Load and unload crops or materials using conveyors, handtrucks, forklifts, or transfer augers.
• Adjust, repair, and service farm machinery and report malfunctions to supervisors.
• Drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, or tools as needed.
• Work in variable weather and follow safety guidelines.

Job description

Duties may include: Operate or tend equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors, combines, and irrigation equipment. Operate towed machines such as seed drills or manure spreaders to plant, fertilize, dust, and spray crops. Load and unload crops or containers of materials, manually or using conveyors, handtrucks, forklifts, or transfer augers. Adjust, repair, and service farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions. Drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, or tools & other related Agricultural Equipment Operator activities as per SOC/OES 45-2091 (onetonline.org).

Possible weekend/holiday work.

The employer may choose to pay experienced workers, regardless of origin, more than the published minimum wage rate. See attached Addendum C.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Depending on housing location, worker may have a kitchen available for use. In that case, The employer will furnish cooking facilities, utilities, and utensils for workers to prepare their own meals in the housing provided kitchen. Included basic appliances will consist of, but is not limited to, refrigerator, stove/oven, and sink with hot and cold-water connections. All appliances included will be in good, working condition for the workers. Employer will provide transportation to grocery store at least once a week for workers who wish to shop for food. Otherwise, 3 meals per day will be provided to those workers who do not have access to free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities (all workers who are residing in public accommodations). Workers who are provided 3 meals a day will be charged $16.78 per day for those meals on the days that they choose to utilize the meal service. All meals will include a daily source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.

Transport: The employer will provide or pay for charter bus services or other modes of transportation to H-2A or U.S. workers, or permit workers to select any means of transportation they choose and reimburse workers at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distances involved in traveling (a) to the place of employment from the place from which the worker has come to work for the employer (i.e., inbound) and (b) from the ... See attached Addendum C.

Experience wanted: 3 months

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. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. 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. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Variable weather conditions may apply. 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). Bonus potential based on work performance at the sole discretion of the employer. Employees are expected to keep employer-provided vehicles clean and free of trash. Workers may not post or remove notices, signs, or other instructions ... See attached Addendum C.