Job Information
K & D Krueger Farms & Sons Agricultural Equipment Operator in East Grand Forks, Minnesota
Job Duties
Hours: Monday-Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm
Start Date: March 15, 2026
End Date: December 20, 2026
Must apply by: 8/3/2026
SUMMARY OF POSITION
This is a full-time position and will assist in the raising of corn, soybeans, hard red spring wheat and sunflowers on a family-owned farm near East Grand Forks, MN. The worker has the responsibility, with a team, to operate various pieces of farm equipment including but not limited to seeding equipment, application equipment including a sprayer and fertilizer spreader, combine, tillage equipment. This is all to assist in raising a productive and profitable crop. This person will need to be knowledgeable in and be able to utilize various types of ag-related technology. Various other job duties may be assigned and asked to be completed. Hours may vary during the season, with work starting earlier or later based on weather and crop condition or other factors related to farming. Workers may be requested but not required to work at night or on their Sabbath or on Federal Holidays.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Ability to operate various farm equipment including fertilizer spreader, sprayer, combine, drive truck to haul crops, tillage, and other pieces of farm equipment
Ability to regularly perform maintenance on the farm at regular service intervals
Assist in repairing and maintaining farm equipment and general buildings
Ability to operate and utilize precision agriculture apps and programs (like John Deere Operations Center)
Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 60 lbs.
All other duties assigned
REQUIREMENTS
• Be a team player with a positive attitude and trustworthiness
• Good communicator
• Knowledge of safe workplace practices
• Prior experience operating farm equipment. We operate newer John Deere equipment and Freightliner semi units.
• A willing attitude and desire to learn new skills
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and plan solutions
• A valid driver’s license, no CDL is required
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/GED
Minimum Experience Required
Three (3) months prior experience running farm equipment is required.
Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 60 lbs.
Valid Class D Driver's License required.
Criminal background check after hire at employer's expense, due to expensive equipment and children on the farm. Possible random drug screen after hire at employer's expense. Failure to comply or failure to pass either the criminal background check or random drug screen may result in termination of employment.
Ability to operate various farm equipment including fertilizer spreader, sprayer, combine, drive truck to haul crops, tillage, and other pieces of farm equipment
Ability to regularly perform maintenance on the farm at regular service intervals
Assist in repairing and maintaining farm equipment and general buildings
Ability to operate and utilize precision agriculture apps and programs (like John Deere Operations Center)
Be a team player with a positive attitude and trustworthiness
Good communicator
Knowledge of safe workplace practices
Prior experience operating farm equipment. We operate newer John Deere equipment and Freightliner semi units.
A willing attitude and desire to learn new skills
Ability to troubleshoot problems and plan solutions
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
No
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
Physical Required
No
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$19.33 / Hourly
Additional Compensation
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
56721
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
H-2A#26-246
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#26-246
180 E. 5th St. Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101
FAX: 651-297-7722
EMAIL: foreignlaborcertification.DEED@state.mn.us
CALL: Mary Garcia 651-259-7513
Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.