Agricultural Equipment Operators
Employer
227 3rd St S
New Rockford, ND 58356
United States
Job description
The worker will perform agricultural equipment operation and winter grain farming activities on a grain farm producing corn, pinto beans, soybeans, and wheat. Duties include operating tractors in support of seasonal farming operations, performing routine maintenance and upkeep of agricultural equipment, inspecting, monitoring, and maintaining grain storage bins, and maintaining grain quality during the winter season. The worker will haul grain from the farm to grain elevators and transport seed and other farm related materials as needed. Additional duties include general farm maintenance, building maintenance, equipment cleaning, and snow removal necessary to maintain safe access to agricultural work areas, farm roads, equipment, and grain storage facilities. The worker will perform incidental care of the employer's horses during the winter months, including feeding horses, cleaning stalls, and maintaining the barn while horses are housed indoors because of cold weather. The worker will perform day to day farming operations throughout the contract period. The position requires previous experience operating agricultural equipment and performing general farm duties. Work is performed outdoors and indoors under varying weather conditions typical of winter agricultural operations and may vary based on weather, crop conditions, and operational demands. 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.
Special Requirements
Minimum of 3 months experience is required. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed here in his sole discretion. Operator License Class D Candidate will have 60 days to obtain. Skill Level II Experienced Level Pursuant to the Interim Final Rule (IFR) implementing the new four-level wage system for H-2A occupations, the employer designates this position as Skill Level II Experienced Level, indicating that the job requires prior related experience, independent judgment in performing recurring tasks, and the ability to work with limited supervision. The employer reserves the right to withhold the applicable housing deduction as permitted under program regulations, when approved and disclosed in the job order.
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