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Charles Volk Farm Agricultural Equipment Operators in Rugby, North Dakota
ND job order 925135 Temporary seasonal position from 3/15/2026 to 11/30/2026 Workers will operate agricultural equipment including tractors, combines, seeders, sprayers, and grain trucks to perform essential tasks related to grain and livestock production on a 4,100-acre farm. Duties include planting, tilling, spraying, harvesting, and transporting grain and feed within the farm. Workers are expected to inspect equipment before use, perform routine maintenance, and carry out minor repairs to ensure safe and efficient operation. Tasks are time-sensitive and vary based on weather and seasonal demands. Workers must follow established procedures to complete operations such as seeding, fertilizing, and harvesting crops without damage to equipment or produce. The role requires careful handling of machinery and attention to field conditions, including adjusting for terrain and crop requirements. Additional responsibilities may include loading and unloading materials and maintaining clean work areas. Work is physically demanding and performed outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and rain. Employees must be able to work long hours during peak times, up to 10 hours per day and 60 hours per week. Experience in operating modern agricultural machinery and understanding farming workflows is essential for successful job performance. This temporary role supports increased labor demands during the peak season. 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. Minimum of 3 months 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 II Experienced 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 II Experienced Level, indicating that the job requires prior related experience, independent judgment in performing recurring tasks, and the ability to work with limited supervision. 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. Referrals accepted from local Job Service, Word-of-mouth, gate hires etc. Order holding office to refer applicants. Office hrs 8-5pm CDT time, Mon-Fri, at . The actual employment offer is at the sole discretion of the employer. Referrals will be accepted from the State Workforce Agencies (SWAs), directly from applicants, walk-ins, gate hires, and from other sources. SWAs should thoroughly familiarize each applicant with the job specifications and terms and conditions of employment before a referral is made. Workers must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Are available and indicate willingness to work the entire season. 2. Have transportation to job site at start of season. Transportation costs will be reimbursed. 3. Have been fully apprised by the local employment office of the terms, conditions, and nature of employment. 4. Are legally entitled to work in the U.S. 5. Are able, willing and qualified t perform the work. Worker must possess documentation required to enable employer to comply with the employment verification requirements of IRCA. Accurate completion of Form I-9 will be required of each worker within (3) days of employment pursuant to U.S. Law. Employer will abide by the requirements and assurances of 20 CFR 653.501 in the processing and/or hiring of individuals referred through the clearance system.