• Ag Equipment Operator

    Rinke Custom Harvesting, LLP (Wheaton, MN)


    ### Job Duties

    Start Date: 03/15/2026

    End Date: 12/14/2026

    Work 47.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 7:30 A.M - 6: 00P.M

    Must Apply By: 07/17/2026

    et, operate and maintain farming equipment to prepare, plant, harvest and haul grain & crops. Operate self-propelled custom class harvesting machines to harvest a variety of grain crops. Adjust speed of cutters, blowers, conveyors, and height of cutting head using hand tools. Change cutting head as appropriate for crops. Drive heavy trucks to transport produce to elevator or storage area. Drive transporter truck to haul harvesting equipment between work locations. Service machinery and make in field repairs. Operate equipment to cultivate crops & till ground. General maintenance to farm and facility structures.

     

    A general work week is Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. However, because of the complexity of the crop conditions workers may be requested to work long days as well as on Saturdays, Sundays or Federal Holidays, depending upon the conditions of the commodities being produced. Therefore, hours above 47.5 per week may be offered but are not guaranteed.

     

    ### Minimum Education Required

    No High School Diploma or GED required

     

    ### Minimum Experience Required

    Three (3) months experience

     

    Must be able to provide references to verify experience. Must be able to work for the entire itinerary and join the employer at any one of the locations that the employer has a crew located at that time. Drivers license in 30 days.

     

    ### Shift

    First (Day)

     

    ### Number of Openings

    20

     

    ### Public Transportation Accessible

    No

     

    ### Veterans Encouraged to Apply

    Yes

     

    ### Physical Required

    No

     

    ### Drug Test Required

    No

    ### Compensation

    $19.33 / Hourly

     

    ### Additional Compensation

    At the employer’s sole discretion, applicants may be offered higher than the advertised wage or possibly an end-of-season bonus, due to factors including experience, merit, attendance, attitude, and/or skill.

     

    ### Postal Code

    56296

     

    ### Place of Work

     

    On-site

     

    ### Requisition ID

    H-2A # 26-067

    ### 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#26-067

    180 E. 5th St., Suite1200, St. Paul, MN 55101

    FAX: 651-297-7722

    EMAIL: [email protected]

     

    CALL: Mary Garcia 651-259-7513

     

    Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.