Job Information
James Aanerud Ag Equipment Operator in Elbow Lake, Minnesota
Job Duties
Start Date: 03/16/2026
End Date: 12/15/2026
Work 48 hours per week Monday - Saturday 8:00A.M - 5:00P.M
Must Apply By: 08/01/2026
Job Duties: Drive and operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, harvest and store grain crops. Attach farm implements, such as plow, disc and drill to tractor. Till soil, plant and cultivate grain. Tow harvesting equipment. Drive and operate self-propelled combine. General lubrication, service (check fluids) and mechanical repair to farm machinery. Drive grain trucks to transport crops to elevator or storage area.
Crops: Corn, Soybeans, and Wheat.
Lifting requirement of 60lbs.
Minimum Education Required
No High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum Experience Required
3 months of experience required.
To comply with Federal, State and County regulations must be willing to obtain an appropriate driver's license (class D) within two months of employment.
If applicant does have a license, applicant must furnish employer with current drivers abstract showing acceptable driving record.
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
3
Public Transportation Accessible
No
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
Physical Required
No
Drug Test Required
No
Compensation
$19.33 / Hourly
Postal Code
56531
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
H-2A #26-252
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#26-252
180 E. 5th St., Suite1200, 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.