Ag. Equipment Operator

Need 6 full time, temporary, seasonal Ag. Equipment Operators to work at locations in Stearns, Blue Earth, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, and Grant Counties in Minnesota. From: 03/01/2024 to 12/16/2024 Work: 40 hrs./week, Mon. - Fri. 8 hrs./day Overtime and taking holiday are mandatory. 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. All hours worked in excess of 48 hours in a work week will be paid at 1.5 times the regular rate of pay. Must Apply By: 07/25/2024 NOTE: Due to system rules, this job order will close before the recruitment period elapses on 07/25/2024, however a new job order will be created and posted for the remainder of the recruitment period. JOB DUTIES: Drive and operate excavator, dozer, tile plow, farm tractor, along with pickup truck. Will need to be able to dig set-in holes (keeping dirt separate), locate pipes, and hold grades without a spotter. Must be able to make connections and backfill using a sawzall and/or a cordless drill. Would need to be able to backfill set-ins and over-cut using bulldozers. Must have the ability to learn GPS technology along with operating the plow. Needs to be able to operate a farm tractor. All positions will require general maintenance and keep equipment clean, along with any manual labor that may come up as the daily tasks occur. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Certified license required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license (Class D) within 30 days of hire. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive pushing, pulling, and sitting are required. Frequent stooping and repetitive movements are required. Overtime and taking holiday are mandatory. Employer requires drug screen and background check post hire at employer's expense due to the liability of operating expensive equipment. No minimum education required. 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 $15.46 per day during travel to a maximum of $59.00 per day with receipts. Required work-related tools and supplies provided free of charge by employer. HOW TO APPLY: Send resume listing experience to: MN DEED/FLC, Attn: H-2A#24-145, JO#13916268 180 E. 5th St., Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101-1678 FAX: 651-259-7513 CALL: Mary Garcia, FLC Coord. 651-259-7513 Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.