Seasonal Farm Equipment Operator — Drive, Harvest & Field Work

Fishkill Farms; Hopewell Junction (NY); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Fishkill Farms in Hopewell Junction, NY, is hiring for a full-time H-2A seasonal position running from 05/26/2026 to 11/20/2026. Tasks include operating trucks, transporting workers, loading produce, and performing field work across a variety of crops. Rigorous physical labor is required with exposure to all weather.

English comprehension is needed for safety and instructions. Experience in farming tasks, machinery operation, and ability to lift up to 75 lbs daily are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum three months verifiable experience required.
• Random drug test may be conducted at employer's expense.
• Driving requirement.
• Lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Repetitive movements and extensive walking and stooping.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks or multi-purpose vehicles to transport workers between housing and farm properties.
• Load agricultural products into trucks and drive to market or storage facilities.
• Drive tractor and operate field implements; set up and operate irrigation equipment.
• Perform general field and orchard maintenance, harvesting, pruning, and weed control.
• Mix pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers; spray crops.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 75 lbs and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Skills

Driving

Lifting 75 lbs

Outdoor work

English comprehension

Job description

Fishkill Farms in Hopewell Junction, NY, is hiring for a full-time H-2A seasonal position running from 05/26/2026 to 11/20/2026. Tasks include operating trucks, transporting workers, loading produce, and performing field work across a variety of crops. Rigorous physical labor is required with exposure to all weather.

English comprehension is needed for safety and instructions. Experience in farming tasks, machinery operation, and ability to lift up to 75 lbs daily are essential.