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Patrick Martinson Ag Equipment Operator in Munich, North Dakota
Temporary full time from 2/28/2026 - 11/30/2026 Workers will assist with seasonal agricultural operations on a 3,500-acre grain farm producing wheat, canola, soybeans, corn, and other small grains. Duties include operating farm machinery such as tractors and harvesters to plant, cultivate, and harvest crops. Workers will be responsible for attaching implements, tilling soil, seeding, and towing harvesting equipment. Tasks will include transporting grain and supplies within the farm and performing basic mechanical checks such as lubrication and fluid level monitoring to ensure proper operation of machinery. General farm labor may include clearing debris from fields, basic maintenance of equipment, and other farm-related activities as needed based on crop cycles. Workers will also assist with preparing equipment and facilities in late winter, supporting planting and crop maintenance during spring and summer, and working intensively during the fall harvest. This job is classified as Skill Level I (entry-level). No prior experience is required. All necessary training, including equipment operation and safety procedures, will be provided by the employer at the start of the season. The position follows a predictable seasonal schedule that peaks during spring planting and fall harvest. 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 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.