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Ag Equipment Operator
- Ryan Dahl (Bejou, MN)
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### Job Duties
Start Date: Mar 1, 2026
End Date: Dec 1, 2026
48 Hours per week, Mon-Sat, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Must Apply By: July 17, 2026
Loads and unloads crops and materials using manual methods and equipment such as conveyors, forklifts, and augers. Mixes and applies fertilizer, chemicals, and seeds; operates and adjusts agricultural machinery including tractors, combines, irrigation systems, and towed equipment to till soil, plant, cultivate, fertilize, spray, harvest, and store grain crops. Attaches implements, monitors equipment operation, performs routine maintenance, and reports malfunctions. Transports crops, supplies, and workers; assists with irrigation; weighs and records crop output; and may direct work crews during planting and harvest. Farming with corn and soybeans.
### Minimum Education Required
No High School Diploma or GED required.
### Minimum Experience Required
Minimum of three (3) months of relevant, verifiable experience required. Must be able to obtain a valid driver’s license within thirty (30) days of hire when required and maintain a clean driving record if operating company vehicles. Must be able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs and perform physically demanding work, including exposure to extreme temperatures, extensive pushing and pulling, extensive sitting and walking, frequent stooping, and repetitive movements. Overtime and holiday work is mandatory. Must be able to communicate in English and comply with all biosecurity, company policies, and food safety and health regulations.
### Shift
First (Day)
### Number of Openings
6
### 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 employers 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
56516
### Place of Work
On-site
### Requisition ID
H-2A #26-127
### 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#26-127
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.
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