Farm Worker

H2ajobs; Rock Valley (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Transportation reimbursement

Job summary

H2ajobs in Rock Valley, IA seeks workers to operate and maintain large farm equipment, till soil, plant crops, and tend to livestock. The role requires basic mechanical skills and the ability to obtain a driver’s license within 30 days after hire, with flexibility for weather and field conditions.

Housing and meals are provided by the employer, and transportation assistance is offered after 50% of the contract.

Qualifications

• Experience with farm equipment operation and basic maintenance.
• Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days after hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate and service large farm equipment for tilling soil, planting crops, and hauling materials.
• Tend to livestock, including feeding, loading, and administering medications as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and report issues to supervisor.
• Work conditions vary with weather and field conditions.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Driver's license

Job description

Drive and operate large farm equipment to till soil, plant crops, and tend to livestock which includes; feeding, loading animals, and administering medications. Must have mechanical skills to perform maintenance on equipment. Must have or be able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days after hire. Daily duties may vary depending on crop, livestock, weather, and field conditions. The employer reserves the right to increase workers' pay or provide bonuses based on tenure, performance, or other factors that are solely based on the discretion of the employer.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: The employer will provide, without charge or deposit, free and convenient kitchen and cooking facilities to prepare meals. The workers will be allowed time to drive themselves or will be transported to a store or market to purchase their own food and cooking supplies. Employer provided housing contains a refrigerator, stove, oven, and operational sink with hot and cold water under pressure. In the event that the workers are unable to prepare meals at the housing location, the employer will provide three sufficient meals a day free of charge.

Transport: After worker has completed 50% of the work contract period, employer will reimburse worker for the cost of transportation and subsistence from the place of recruitment to the place of employment. Employee transportation will be arranged to and from their country of origin by either plane, train, bus, taxi service or own vehicle; whichever is most economical. The employer will properly reimburse employees for such travel as defined in 20 CFR 655.122(h). Continued in Addendum C.

Experience wanted: 2 months

Employees must be able to obtain a drivers license. Job will require periods when workers may be exposed to varying weather conditions, including subfreezing temperatures, and extensive sitting or walking.