Agricultural Equipment Operator

H2ajobs; Rushford (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation to work

Bonus potential

Job summary

H2ajobs in Minnesota is seeking an Agricultural Equipment Operator to load and unload stored crops and transport them to company feedlots or storage facilities. You will help maintain storage facilities and trucks, while adhering to safety policies. Some weekend or holiday work may be required.

Applicants should have at least 2 months of experience, be 18+, and able to obtain a US driver's license within 2 weeks. Housing and meals are provided; a bonus may be offered based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience of 2 months.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to obtain a valid US Driver's License within 2 weeks of reporting to work.
• Willingness to work in variable weather conditions.
• Must have a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Responsibilities

• Load and unload stored crops or materials manually or with equipment.
• Drive trucks to haul crops to company feedlots or storage facilities.
• Provide maintenance and upkeep on storage facilities and transport trucks.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies.

Job description

Duties may include: Load and unload the stored crops from harvest, or containers of materials, manually or using equipment provided, drive trucks to haul stored crops to company owned feedlots, provide maintenance and upkeep on storage facilities and trucks that are used to transport the crops & 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). 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 pl... See attached Addendum C.
• 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 fr... See attached Addendum C.

Experience wanted: 2 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 50lbs; 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).