Ag Equipment Operator
Mark Pankonin
### Job Duties
Start Date: 04/01/2026
End Date: 12/01/2026
Work hours: 48 hours/week, Monday - Saturday, 8 hours/day, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Must Apply By: 07/17/2026
Job Duties:
Operate farm machinery such as tractors, skid steers, back hoes, loading augers, and conveyors, as well as additional equipment required to perform farm activities including planting, seeding, cultivation, rock clearing, and harvesting. Workers will drive tractors equipped with GPS and operate designated towing equipment, planters, drills, disks, drags and various types of field equipment to furrow and prepare the soil, seed, fertilize, and harvest. They will also haul materials, supplies, or crops to designated locations. Routine maintenance will be performed on all equipment, as well as on the grounds, yards, buildings, grain bins, fences, and other structures. Drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, tools, or farm workers.
Farming with: Corn, Hay, Soybeans
### Minimum Education Required
None. No High School Diploma or GED required.
### Minimum Experience Required
Minimum of 3 months of experience is required.
Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds.
Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire, as certain roles may require a valid driver's license and a clean driving record for operating company vehicles.
Employer requires criminal background check post-hire at employers' expense due to the presence of children and expensive tools and equipment on the farm. Failure to pass criminal background check will result in termination of employment.
The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures.
Extensive sitting is required.
Extensive walking is required.
Workers must have positive verifiable experience relevant to the job and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks.
Workers must be able to speak English.
Employees must adhere to strict biosecurity, company policies, and food safety guidelines, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Workers must be responsible, follow instructions, and comply with attendance, punctuality, and work schedules, as repeated absenteeism, failure to meet job expectations, misconduct, insubordination, or violations of safety protocols may result in termination.
The use of electronic devices during work hours is restricted to emergencies, and smoking, alcohol, and firearms are strictly prohibited in work areas.
### Shift
First (Day)
### Number of Openings
4
### Public Transportation Accessible
No
### Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
### Physical Required
No
### Drug Test Required
No
### Compensation
$19.33 / Hourly
### Additional Compensation
Exceptional performance may be rewarded with additional compensation or benefits at the employer’s discretion.
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
56152
### Place of Work
On-site
### Requisition ID
H-2A#26-267
### 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 (Updated 03/24/2025). 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#26-267
180 E. 5th St., Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101
FAX: 651-297-7722
EMAIL: foreignlaborcertification.DEED@state.mn.us
CALL: Mary Garcia 651-259-7513
Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.
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