H-2A · Agriculture

Agricultural Equipment Operators

Brandon Schweigert

Edgeley, ND — United States

Job duties

Official text in English.

Workers will perform seasonal agricultural work related to the harvesting of corn and soybeans during the harvest season. Duties include operating GPS equipped tractors, combines, and other agricultural equipment used in harvesting crops and performing fall tillage operations. Workers will harvest mature crops, complete post harvest tillage, transport grain from the field using agricultural equipment, and assist with grain handling and storage as needed during the seasonal production cycle. Workers will conduct routine pre operation and post operation inspections of equipment, monitor machine performance during field operations, perform routine servicing including fuelling, lubricating, cleaning, and minor adjustments, and promptly report mechanical issues requiring repair. Workers will safely and efficiently operate agricultural equipment while maintaining the quality of harvested crops and following established operating procedures. Duties are temporary, agricultural in nature, and directly related to the timely completion of the corn and soybean harvest and post harvest field operations. Work is performed within a seasonal timeframe determined by crop maturity, weather conditions, and normal agricultural production practices, requiring the timely completion of harvest and fall tillage activities using tractors, combines, and other agricultural equipment essential to seasonal crop production. 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.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 months of related experience is required. Worker must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds and will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Wage rate may increase based on verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed in the job order at the employer's sole discretion. Operator License Class D required. The selected candidate will have 60 days to obtain the required license. Skill Level II, Experienced Level. The employer designates this position as Skill Level II based on the experience and qualifications required for the job opportunity.

Housing

Employer leased/owned property; 2unit; 3 bed; accommodates 3 person. The employer holds the right to withhold money for any will-full damage to property up and above normal wear and tear.

Transportation

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.

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