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Kelsey H Eidsness Farm Agricultural Equipment Operators in Brocket, North Dakota
ND job order 924087 Temporary seasonal position from 2/28/2026 to 11/30/2026 The workers will assist with all aspects of seasonal farm operations including seeding, tending, and harvesting of crops. Duties include operating and maintaining a variety of agricultural equipment used in planting and harvesting, such as tractors, combines, and sprayers. Workers will prepare fields, apply fertilizers and pesticides as directed, monitor crop conditions, and perform mechanical adjustments or minor repairs to equipment to ensure operational efficiency. Workers will load and unload agricultural products, clean storage and work areas, and follow directions to complete time-sensitive fieldwork. The tasks must be completed within specific seasonal windows dictated by crop readiness and weather conditions. Workers must have the physical stamina to perform repetitive tasks outdoors in varied weather conditions. Attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work efficiently within a team are essential. The workers will also be expected to support general farm upkeep during the season as needed. Due to the urgency and volume of work during peak planting and harvesting times, consistent and reliable performance is required to maintain crop quality and meet production deadlines. Housing and transportation to worksites will be provided, and workers may be transported weekly to the nearest town for personal needs. 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. 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 LevelPursuant 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. In view of the statutorily established basic function of the Employment Service (ES) as a no-fee labor exchange that is as a forum for bringing together employers and job seekers, neither the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) nor the State Workforce Agencies (SWA) are guarantors of the accuracy or truthfulness of information contained on job orders submitted by employers. Nor does any job order accepted or recruited upon by the ES constitute a contractual job offer to which the ETA or a SWA is in any way a party. Applicants for this job can apply in several ways: Online by emailing the specified address with the ETA case number in the subject line, through State Workforce Agencies (SWAs), or by walking into the employers office during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM CDT). SWAs must explain job conditions and requirements before referring applicants. All applicants must be available for the full season, physically capable, legally authorized to work in the U.S., have transportation to the job site (which will be reimbursed), and must fully understand the jobs terms. Each worker must fill out a Form I-9 within 3 days of starting to verify their employment eligibility, per federal law. The employer follows all federal regulations, including 20 CFR 653.501, when hiring. They retain final say over who is hired and will pay the highest wage required based on Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) or state minimum wage depending on housing provisions and skill level. Workers receiving free housing may be paid a lower hourly wage that includes a housing credit, as permitted by the Department of Labor. No additional deductions for housing can be made.