Agricultural Equipment Operators

H2ajobs; Minnewaukan (ND); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation assistance

Job summary

H2ajobs in North Dakota is seeking workers to perform general farm maintenance and grain handling tasks for the upcoming growing season. You will operate grain-handling equipment, handle and transport grain, and assist with spring field preparation.

The role includes housing and meals provided by the employer, with transportation arrangements and incentives based on experience and performance. A Driver's License Class D is preferred, and a minimum of 3 months operating farm machinery is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months experience operating agricultural equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in extreme temperatures.
• Willingness to comply with housing and travel provisions.

Responsibilities

• Operate grain-handling equipment and load grain to elevators.
• Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of farm equipment and facilities.
• Prepare planting and tillage equipment for spring fieldwork.
• Assist with post-harvest grain handling and transport.

Skills

Agricultural equipment operation

Truck operation

Equipment maintenance

Safety awareness

Tools

Driver's License Class D

Job description

The worker will perform general farm maintenance and support duties necessary to prepare equipment and facilities for the upcoming growing season, assisting with post-harvest grain handling and preparation for the upcoming planting season. Farm-produced grain stored on the farm will be loaded, hauled to elevators, processors, and other delivery locations, and unloaded according to storage and delivery schedules. The worker will operate grain-handling equipment, monitor stored grain, assist with aeration and grain movement, maintain grain quality, and clean grain bins, grain-handling equipment, trucks, trailers, and farm storage areas. The worker will operate farm machinery and inspect, service, maintain, and repair tractors, trucks, trailers, tillage equipment, planting equipment, grain-handling equipment, combines, and other farm machinery, including preventative maintenance, lubrication, and replacement of worn parts, and will prepare planting and tillage equipment for spring fieldwork. The worker may also move, organize, and prepare equipment and supplies for spring field operations, and will clean and organize farm shops, machinery storage areas, and agricultural buildings, and perform maintenance and repairs to farm buildings and facilities. This position requires at least three months of prior experience operating agricultural equipment, performing basic equipment maintenance, working around grain-handling systems, and safely operating trucks and other farm machinery. 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.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Employer-provided housing includes free and convenient kitchen facilities with appropriate equipment, appliances, cooking accessories, and dish-washing facilities for meal preparation. For workers residing in employer-provided housing, employer also provides free transportation once per week to/from closest town or city for personal errands (e.g., groceries, banking services).

Transport: Employer will permit workers to select any means of transportation they choose and

provide reimbursement upon arrival at the farm for all inbound and outbound transportation at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distance involved. This may include plane, train, bus, or automobile.

Experience wanted: 3 months

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. The employer reserves the right to withhold the applicable housing deduction as permitted under program regulations, when approved and disclosed in the job order.