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Backman Seeds, Inc. Agricultural Equipment Operator in Herman, Minnesota
Need 3 full time, temporary, seasonal Agricultural Equipment Operators to work in Herman, MN. From: 02/15/2025 to 12/15/2025 Work: 45 hrs./week, Mon. - Fri. 9 hrs./day, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Hours may vary during different times of the crop season. All work performed in excess of 48 hours in a work week will be paid at the rate of 1.5 the regular rate of pay. 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. Must Apply By: 07/17/2025 NOTE: Due to system rules, this job order will close before the recruitment period elapses on 07/17/2025, however a new job order will be created and posted for the remainder of the recruitment period. JOB DUTIES: Operate or tend equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors, combines, and irrigation equipment. Adjust, repair, and service farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions. Weigh crop-filled containers, and record weights and other identifying information. Drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, tools, or farm workers. Tow harvesting equipment. Crops: Corn, Soybeans, Spring Wheat, Sugar Beets JOB REQUIREMENTS: Minimum three (3) months experience required. Able to lift 60 lbs. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Employer requires drug screen post-hire at employers' expense due to the liability of driving trucks on public roads. Employer requires criminal background check post-hire at employers' expense due to the presence of children on the farm and expensive tools and equipment. Failure to pass drug screen and/or criminal background check will result in termination of employment. 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 $15.88 per day during travel to a maximum of $59.00 per day with receipts. APPLICATION PROCESS: Mail or Fax resume listing experience to: MN DEED/FLC, Attn: H-2A#25-063, JO#14406684 180 E Fifth St., Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101-1678 FAX: 651-297-7722 CALL: Mary Garcia, FLC/AOR Supervisor 651-259-7513 Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.