(USA-MN-Hancock) Ag Equipment Operator

### Job Duties Start Date: February 1, 2026 End Date: December 1, 2026 54 hrs./week Mon–Sat: 9 hrs./day Schedule: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Employer may request but cannot require workers to work on their Sabbath. The nature of farm work may require workers to work after dark and possibly weekends depending on weather conditions. Hours offered may vary based on factors such as weather or other unpredictable variables that impact the farm’s operation. Must Apply By: July 3, 3026 Row-crop farm (4,000 acres) producing corn, edible beans, and carrots. Operate and maintain late-model farm equipment (including Fendt tractors, combines, sprayers, planters, tillage equipment, GPS-guided machinery, semis, and forklifts). Perform crop production tasks including planting, tilling, spraying, fertilizing, weeding, pruning, scouting for pests/disease, mixing/loading inputs, hauling materials, transporting crops, and maintaining irrigation systems. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, buildings, and fences. Use hand tools and mechanical tools as needed. Maintain clean work areas and follow all safety procedures. Worker may be required to take a drug test post-hire at no cost to the worker and comply with employer drug/alcohol policies; failure or refusal results in termination. ### Minimum Education Required No High School Diploma or GED required ### Minimum Experience Required Minimum 2 months experience. Must obtain MN driver’s license and MN Pesticide Applicator License within 60 days. Must speak and understand English. Lift up to 50 lbs. Able to perform work that includes exposure to extreme temperatures; extensive sitting and walking, pushing/pulling, and frequent stooping/bending. Follow all company, safety, and biosecurity policies. ### Shift First (Day) ### Number of Openings 6 ### Public Transportation Accessible No ### Veterans Encouraged to Apply Yes ### Physical Required No ### Drug Test Required No ### Compensation $14.60 / 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 56244 ### Place of Work On-site ### Requisition ID H-2A #26-041 ### 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#26-041 180 E. 5th St. Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101 FAX: 651-297-7722 EMAIL: [email protected] CALL: Mary Garcia 651-259-7513 Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.