• Agricultural Equipment Operator

    Holien Farms (Atwater, MN)


    ### Job Duties

    Start Date: 03/01/2026

     

    End Date: 11/15/2026

     

    Hours: 40 hours/week, Mon.-Fri. 8 hours/day, 7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

     

    A general work week is Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 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 40 per week may be offered but are not guaranteed.

     

    Must Apply By: 07/09/2026

     

    Job Duties: Prepare fields for planting. Pick rocks and operate tractors to till the soil. Operate farming equipment in order to plant, spray and harvest corn and soybean crops. Transport harvested commodities from farm to market using grain trucks. General farm upkeep duties such as servicing equipment, facility maintenance and shop work.

     

    ### Minimum Education Required

    No High School Diploma or GED required.

     

    ### Minimum Experience Required

    Three (3) months of experience relevant to the job is required.

     

    Worker must be able to obtain a valid driver’s license within thirty (30) days of hire and maintain a clean driving record to operate company vehicles.

     

    ### Shift

    First (Day)

     

    ### Number of Openings

    2

     

    ### 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.

     

    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

    56209

     

    ### Place of Work

     

    On-site

     

    ### Requisition ID

    H-2A #26-147

    ### 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#26-147

    180 E. 5th St., Suite 1200, 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.