SUMMARY: F armer is seeking to fill temporary positions for 3 Agricultural Equipment Operator to operate machinery in the geographical area of Grand Forks County ND.
ALL QUALIFIED DOMESTIC WORKERS (U.S. Citizens, Legal Permanent Residents, and other residents with work authorization) should apply before 10/1/2025 to be given preference by the employer for these vacancies. If qualified domestic workers are not found, the employer may seek to import FOREIGN workers from abroad.
DETAILED JOB DUTIES : Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties found in SOC Code 45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse such as: Wash, clean, repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment; Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery (much of which is equipped with GPS) to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops such as corn, soybeans, sugar beets, dry beans, hay, wheat; Load inputs and drive trucks to transport to employer’s fields, load employer’s crops and drive trucks to transport to fields and storage facilities such as elevators, bins, silos, piles/bags in close proximity to the farm; Clean work areas and maintain grounds and landscaping; Regulate conditions; Haul and spread topsoil, fertilizer, and other materials to condition soil; Repair farm buildings, fences, and other structures; Mix materials, dump solutions or seeds into planter or sprayer machinery; Attach implements using hand tools; Haul lime to field to be spread; General farm work; Speak and understand English.
Three (3) months recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed. Must be able to obtain appropriate drivers license following hire and obtain clean driving record. Be able to lift up to 75 lbs. Once hired, worker may be required to take a drug test at no cost to the worker and be subject to the employers drug free and alcohol free workplace policy including testing protocols. Testing positive for an illegal/controlled substance or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.
Days/Hours -
DAYS : contract period is 8/1/2025 to 11/30/2025.
HOURS: 8 hours per day Monday through Saturday for a total of 48 hours per week. Employee may be asked but is not required to work more than 8 hours per day on the Sabbath or Federal holidays. Employer guarantees to offer employment for a minimum of 3/4 of the workdays of the total specified period, beginning with the first workday after worker's arrival at the place of employment and ending on the expiration date specified in the work contract period unless there is an "Act of God" termination. Employer will provide necessary tools/equipment at no cost.
PAY : Employees are guaranteed to earn at least $19.21 per hour.
Employer will provide free housing to those workers living beyond the commuting distance. Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer or paid by the employer upon completion of 50 percent of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate. Employer will provide necessary tools/equipment at no cost. Rules regarding work and living accommodations can be found in the ETA Form 790.
HOW TO APPLY : Interested applicants should contact Grand Forks Job Service, 1501 28th Ave S., Grand Forks ND 58201, phone 701-795-3700 (Greg S.) in order to submit a generic application. Be sure and give the Job Service office this job order number when requesting further information. Applicant must be fully registered with Job Service. Equal opportunity is the Law. Job Service North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer.
FARMWORKERS EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS: If you believe that your rights have been violated, you may contact the State Monitor Advocate, Scott McGregor via e-mail smcgrego@nd.gov or at 701-328-1976 .