Agricultural Equipment Operator

Overview

2 Fulltime H-2A Seasonal Jobs available 03/31/2026 - 12/31/2026.

Farm equipment operator to run 200–400 HP tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate and spray corn, soybeans, sunflowers, hay and pumpkins. Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops. Drive/operate farm vehicles including trucks and forklifts, hay balers.

Set up, operate, monitor and maintain irrigation systems. Load, monitor and maintain grain dryers for correct capacity. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. All machinery or equipment operation will be done within the farm settings and are incidental to work at our business locations. Apply fertilizers to crops. Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. Monitor fields for plant infestations and use treatments appropriate for preventive or infestation situations.

Workers should report for work with their own suitable work clothing. Field temperatures may range from 0 to 90+ degrees (F) with possible wet morning conditions. Ability to comprehend simple oral and written instructions in English. After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at employer’s expense. Must be physically able to lift up to 80 pounds. Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order in an agricultural setting.

Workers must be able to obtain a driver’s license.

• Workers referred against this order must have a minimum of 3 months experience in performing tasks described in this order in an agricultural setting.
• After hiring, employer may conduct random drug tests at the employer’s expense.
• Lifting requirement of 80 lbs.
• Driver requirements: workers must have or be able to obtain a driver’s license.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Repetitive movements, extensive pushing/pulling, frequent stooping/bending, and extensive walking.

The full terms and conditions of the job (form ETA
790a) should be reviewed and provided to qualified applicants from this website: seasonaljobs.dol.gov. For assistance with this job order, please email H2A.gov. If applicable, please include the interested applicant’s name and job order number in the email.