• Ag Equipment Operator

    Midwest Nursery, Inc. (Monticello, MN)


    ### Job Duties

    Start Date:02/15/2026

    End Date: 11/15/2026

    Work 40 hours per week: Monday - Friday 7:00A.M - 4:00P.M

     

    Possible weekend/holiday work.

    Must Apply By: 07/02/2026

    uties may include: Prune and plant trees, wrap tree trunks; de-wrap tree rows; tie trees up for shipping; crimp wire baskets; staple burlap; tie tree twine around the tree and back to wire basket; shave/prune off roots of tree ball when harvested; lay and set up drip irrigation for trees; shake trees; pull tree stakes; water trees. Assist in tree installations & other related Tree Nursery Laborer activities.

     

    This job involves manual labor : Static strength; exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, unload, carry objects up to 75lbs (possible 2-person); may climb, walk, stand, reach, balance, sit, stoop, bend, squat, wash, clean: equip, grounds, area. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Variable weather conditions may apply.

     

    ### Minimum Education Required

    No High School Diploma or GED required.

     

    ### Minimum Experience Required

    No Experience Required.

     

    Worker has 3 days from date of hire to show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States.

     

    Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone.

     

    ### Shift

    First (Day)

     

    ### Number of Openings

    10

     

    ### Public Transportation Accessible

    No

     

    ### Veterans Encouraged to Apply

    Yes

     

    ### Physical Required

    No

     

    ### Drug Test Required

    No

    ### Compensation

    $14.60 / Hourly

     

    ### Additional Compensation

    Bonus potential based on work performance at the sole discretion of the employer.

     

    ### Postal Code

    55376

     

    ### Place of Work

     

    On-site

     

    ### Requisition ID

    H-2A 26-084

    ### 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#26-084

     

    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.