Agricultural Equipment Operators

H2ajobs; New Rockford (ND); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Job summary

H2ajobs seeks workers to operate tractors and support winter grain farming on a diversified crop farm. You will perform equipment maintenance, monitor grain storage, and haul grain to elevators as part of your daily duties.

This seasonal role includes maintaining housing and meals for workers, caring for horses, and working in varying outdoor conditions with regular rest breaks in accordance with applicable laws.

Qualifications

• 3 months of experience operating agricultural equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in cold weather.
• Willingness to perform general farm duties and snow removal.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors to support seasonal farming operations.
• Perform routine maintenance and upkeep of agricultural equipment.
• Inspect and monitor grain storage bins; maintain grain quality.
• Haul grain from farm to grain elevators; transport seed and materials as needed.
• Conduct general farm and building maintenance; clean equipment; perform snow removal.
• Care for horses during winter: feed, stalls, barn upkeep.
• Work outdoors and indoors under winter conditions; comply with safety rules.

Skills

Operating agricultural equipment

Job description

The worker will perform agricultural equipment operation and winter grain farming activities on a grain farm producing corn, pinto beans, soybeans, and wheat. Duties include operating tractors in support of seasonal farming operations, performing routine maintenance and upkeep of agricultural equipment, inspecting, monitoring, and maintaining grain storage bins, and maintaining grain quality during the winter season. The worker will haul grain from the farm to grain elevators and transport seed and other farm related materials as needed. Additional duties include general farm maintenance, building maintenance, equipment cleaning, and snow removal necessary to maintain safe access to agricultural work areas, farm roads, equipment, and grain storage facilities. The worker will perform incidental care of the employer's horses during the winter months, including feeding horses, cleaning stalls, and maintaining the barn while horses are housed indoors because of cold weather. The worker will perform day to day farming operations throughout the contract period. The position requires previous experience operating agricultural equipment and performing general farm duties. Work is performed outdoors and indoors under varying weather conditions typical of winter agricultural operations and may vary based on weather, crop conditions, and operational demands. 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 Level Pursuant 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.