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JS Ag Services Soil and Plant Scientists in Devil's Lake, North Dakota
ND job order 924703 Temporary seasonal position from 3/7/2026 to 11/30/2026 The worker will perform seasonal soil sampling and field scouting to support crop producers in the Devils Lake, North Dakota area. Duties include collecting and preparing soil samples for laboratory analysis, identifying and documenting field conditions, including the presence of weeds, insects, and crop diseases. The worker will use standard agricultural tools and methods to conduct in-field evaluations and will record data accurately for later analysis. Based on findings, the worker may assist in preparing reports that inform crop management decisions such as fertilization, pesticide application, and planting strategies. The position requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions and walking long distances across fields. Workers will be trained upon arrival to perform all tasks to company standards. These services are essential during the agricultural season, which typically spans from late February through November, with actual timing dependent on weather and crop cycles. The role supports precision agriculture practices by providing timely and accurate field data critical to optimizing yields and sustainability. The worker may also support general agronomic consulting functions under supervision. The job is seasonal in nature and depends on crop cycles, with no work available during the off-season. No prior experience is required, but attention to detail and physical stamina are necessary. 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. No 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 I Entry Level Pursuant 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 I Entry Level, indicating that the job requires limited experience and routine supervision consistent with entry-level duties. 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 hous ng 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.