Agricultural Equipment Operator

Hickory Hill Farm; City of Johnstown (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local agricultural business in Johnstown is seeking seasonal farm equipment operators for fulltime roles from March to December 2026. Candidates will need experience operating tractors and machinery for farming tasks such as planting and fertilizing crops. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment and watering systems and ensuring crop health. Applicants must be physically capable of lifting 80 pounds and possess or be able to obtain a driver's license. The position demands comfort in varying weather conditions and a commitment to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months experience in agricultural tasks.
• Ability to obtain a driver’s license.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and machines for farming tasks.
• Monitor and maintain irrigation systems.
• Repair and maintain farm equipment.
• Report crop progress and monitor fields for infestations or other issues.

Skills

Farm equipment operation

Ability to lift 80 lbs

Comprehension of English instructions

Tools

Tractors

Forklifts

Hand tools (shovels, hoes, etc.)

Job description

Overview

2 Fulltime H-2A Seasonal Jobs available 03/31/2026 - 12/31/2026.

Responsibilities

Farm equipment operator to run 200–400 HP tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate and spray corn, soybeans, sunflowers, hay and pumpkins. Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Drive/operate farm vehicles including trucks and forklifts, hay balers. Set up, operate, monitor and maintain irrigation systems. Load, monitor and maintain grain dryers for correct capacity. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. All machinery or equipment operation will be done within the farm settings and are incidental to work at our business locations. Apply fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Monitor fields for plant infestations and use treatments appropriate for preventive or infestation situations. Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer’s expense. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order in an agricultural setting. Workers must be able to obtain a driver’s license.

Requirements

• Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order in an agricultural setting.
• After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at the employer’s expense.
• Lifting requirement of 80 lbs.
• Driver requirements: workers must have or be able to obtain a driver’s license.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Repetitive movements, extensive pushing/pulling, frequent stooping/bending, and extensive walking.

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 applicant’s name and job order number in the email.