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Gardeau Crest Farms LLC Ag Equip Operator in Perry, New York

4 Fulltime H-2A Seasonal Jobs available 05/10/2026 - 11/30/2026.

Crops/Commodities: corn and hay, Sorghum, wheat, cattle. Primary duties: Drive tractors and balers, and operate other mechanized farm equipment to plant, cultivate, and harvest grain, hay,corn, sorghum and/or wheat. Perform manual and mechanized tasks including but not limited to: bushhogging fields; disking; aerating; seeding (using mechanical drills and seeders); fertilizing, weed spraying, mowing, tedding, raking, baling, and stacking. Operate grain carts.

Mow, cut, and weed fields including lawn maintenance & weeding whooping. Prepare and/or clear land for planting using mechanized or hand equipment to remove trash, rocks, or other debris or material that may interfere with planting or harvesting activities. Level land by moving dirt and other materials. Equipment may include tractors, dozers, planters, mowers, plows, sprayers, cultivators, power shears, chainsaws, bobcats, skid loaders, high lifts, and trucks or other vehicles. Construction/concerte work in conjunction to the primary agricultural duties of the farm. Manure hauling/spreading. Clean/take out trash when necessary.

Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery. Adjust speeds of cutters, blowers, and conveyors and height of cutting head. Clean, adjust, repair, and perform routine service on equipment (e.g., lubricating grease points, inspecting and maintaining fluid levels, checking belt and conveyor tensions, and maintaining tires, wheels, bearings, belts, and other wear parts). Repair or replace defective parts. Attach farm implements (e.g., plows, harrows, discs, sprayers) using hand tools. May assist with other general farm maintenance or repairs.

Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions.

Workers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employers products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination. Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.

Requirements:

  • Must have three months verifiable experience in performing the tasks described in this order.
  • Must be physically able to lift up to 60 lbs. on a consistent basis throughout the day.
  • Employer may conduct random drug/alcohol tests at employer's expense after hiring.
  • Driving requirements.
  • Extensive pushing/pulling, extensive walking, and frequent stooping/bending over.
  • Exposure to extreme temperatures.
  • Repetitive movements.

The full terms and conditions of the job (form ETA790a) should be reviewed and provided to qualified applicants from this website: seasonaljobs.dol.gov. For assistance with this job order, please email H2A@labor.ny.gov. If applicable, please include the interested applicants name and job order number in the email.

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