Ag Equipment Operator

Job Duties Start Date: 04/15/2026 End Date: 12/15/2026 Hours: 45 hours/week, Monday - Friday 9 hours/day, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Saturday & Sunday 0 hours/day) Must Apply By: 08/16/2026 Job Duties: Crops/Commodities: Crops Grown: Corn and Soybeans. Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays): Drive tractors and operate other mechanized farm equipment to plant, cultivate, and harvest corn and soybeans. Perform manual and mechanized tasks including but not limited to: disking; aerating; seeding (using mechanical drills and seeders); fertilizing, weed spraying, and mowing. Operate grain carts. Operate grain dryers and grain bins. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Prepare and/or clear land for planting using mechanized or hand equipment to remove trash, rocks, or other debris or material that may interfere with planting or harvesting activities. Level land by moving dirt and other materials. Equipment may include tractors, dozers, planters, mowers, plows, sprayers, cultivators, power shears, chainsaws, bobcats, skid loaders, high lifts, and trucks or other vehicles. Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery. Adjust speeds of cutters, blowers, and conveyors and height of cutting head. Clean, adjust, repair, and perform routine service on equipment (e.g., lubricating grease points, inspecting and maintaining fluid levels, checking belt and conveyor tensions, and maintaining tires, wheels, bearings, belts, and other wear parts). Repair or replace defective parts. Attach farm implements (e.g., plows, harrows, discs, sprayers) using hand tools. May assist with other general farm maintenance or repairs. Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions. Workers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination. Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable footwear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honeybees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a proficient manner without close supervision. Job opportunity is Skill Level II. Workers must be able to perform all primary duties independently and without close supervision. Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break. Additional Places of Employment: 46.32607° N, 95.88178° W Underwood, Minnesota 56586 Otter Tail County 46.32613° N, 95.84393° W Underwood, Minnesota 56586 Otter Tail County 46.36618° N, 96.03304° W Fergus Falls, Minnesota 56537 Otter Tail County 46.34773° N, 96.09194° W Fergus Falls, Minnesota 56537 Otter Tail County 46.30382° N, 95.91411° W Fergus Falls, Minnesota 56537 Otter Tail County 46.31812° N, 95.84318° W Underwood, Minnesota 56586 Otter Tail County 46.27548° N, 95.91843° W Fergus Falls, Minnesota 56537 Otter Tail County 46.30431° N, 95.83027° W Underwood, Minnesota 56586 Otter Tail County 46.29927° N, 95.84156° W Underwood, Minnesota 56586 Otter Tail County 46.32582° N, 95.89054° W Underwood, Minnesota 56586 Otter Tail County 46.32598° N, 95.87126° W Underwood, Minnesota 56586 Otter Tail County 46.31078° N, 95.91483° W Fergus Falls, Minnesota 56537 Otter Tail County 46.32613° N, 95.92626° W Fergus Falls, Minnesota 56537 Otter Tail County 46.31859° N, 95.91533° W Fergus Falls, Minnesota 56537 Otter Tail County 46.34053° N, 95.89154° W Underwood, Minnesota 56586 Otter Tail County 46.33561° N, 95.88902° W Underwood, Minnesota 56586 Otter Tail County 46.31662° N, 95.84170° W Underwood, Minnesota 56586 Otter Tail County 46.30745° N, 95.97654° W Fergus Falls, Minnesota 56537 Otter Tail County 43.31919° N, 95.91504° W Fergus Falls, Minnesota 56537 Otter Tail County 46.32415° N, 95.92033° W Fergus Falls, Minnesota 56537 Otter Tail County 46.32546° N, 96.06287° W Fergus Falls, Minnesota 56537 Otter Tail County 46.30567° N, 95.86021° W Underwood, Minnesota 56586 Otter Tail County 24280 275th Ave Fergus Falls, Minnesota 56537 Otter Tail County Minimum Education Required No High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum Experience Required Three months of agriculture equipment operation Outdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects up to 50 lbs. Shift First (Day) Number of Openings 1 Public Transportation Accessible No Veterans Encouraged to Apply Yes Physical Required No Drug Test Required No Compensation $19.33 / Hourly Additional Compensation As required for all workers in Minnesota, hours worked in excess of 48 hours in a work week will be paid at the rate of 1.5 times the regular rate of pay. Postal Code 56586 Place of Work On-site Requisition ID H-2A #26-322 Job Type Full Time Job Benefits EMPLOYER ASSURANCES: Work guaranteed for 3/4 of contract period, starting with date of arrival at work site. Employer provides free housing for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Employer pays inbound transportation and subsistence to work site upon 50% completion of work contract for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of at least $16.28 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts. Required work-related tools and supplies provided free of charge by employer. Effective Jan 1, 2024, per MN State Statute, an employee will earn one hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, up to at least 48 hours of accrued Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) per year, provided the employee works a minimum of 80 hours in a calendar year. Application Instructions Send resume listing experience to: MN DEED/FLC Attn: H-2A#26-322 180 E. 5th St., Suite1200, St. Paul, MN 55101 FAX: 651-297-7722 EMAIL: CALL: Mary Garcia 651-259-7513 Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.

Created: 2026-03-04