Farm Laborer

H2ajobs; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided or cooking facilities

Job summary

H2ajobs in Bozeman, MT is seeking farm laborers to operate tractors and related equipment to plow, harrow, plant, spray and harvest crops. Duties include planting, cultivation, irrigation, pruning, loading goods, and maintaining farm machinery and buildings.

Weekend or holiday work may be required. Housing is employer-provided, meals may be included, and transportation to grocery stores is arranged; potential for higher pay for experienced workers as described in Addendum C.

Qualifications

• 3 months experience in farm labor or related duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and tractor-drawn machinery to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops.
• Plant, spray, weed, fertilize, water and prune plants, shrubs and trees.
• Load agricultural products into trucks and repair farm equipment.
• Clean work areas and maintain grounds; repair irrigation and climate control systems.
• Maintain farm buildings and fences.
• Work may include weekends/holidays.

Skills

3 months experience

Job description

Duties may include: Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops. Plant, spray, weed, fertilize, water, and prune plants, shrubs, and trees, using gardening tools. Load agricultural products into trucks. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. Clean work areas and maintain grounds. Maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems. Repair farm buildings, fences, and other structures & other related Farm Laborer activities as per SOC/OES 45-2092 (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.

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 100lbs (possible 2-person); 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. 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 from the employer's bulletin boards or the employer's property without specific authorization from the employer. Only workers may li... See attached Addendum C.