Temporary Fulltime position from 2/1/2026 to 11/15/2026
48 Hours/week
18.48/ hour US worker
H-2A Adverse Housing Compensation Adjustment -$1.80 -- Wage for H-2A workers provided housing is $16.68
Performs duties like: This job involves driving semi-trucks to local farms to spray chemicals and spread Urea, Mesz and AMS dry fertilizer on crops. Calculate blends, batch the blends, then dump the blends into the trucks, deliver chemicals, haul water, harvesting, haul dry fertilizer to the farmers and also to the field operators. Operate field equipment such as self-propelled sprayers, and/or haul dry fertilizer from dry plants to spreaders. Lubricate, service (check fluids) and perform incidental repairs to farm machinery. General equipment maintenance. Load and unload crops or containers of materials, manually or using conveyors, forklifts, or transfer augers. Mix specified materials or chemicals, and dump solution into machinery. Spray fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus, weed growth, and diseases, using hand sprayers or self-propelled sprayers. Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions. Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery. Maintain farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions. Load hoppers, containers, or conveyors to feed machines with products, using forklifts, transfer augers or shovels. Haul water, chemicals or dry fertilizer to farms. Must be able to lift 60 lbs. Minimum of 3 months experience required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. No minimum education is required.
The employer will make all deductions required by law, including federal, state, and local income taxes (if applicable), and court-ordered deductions such as, but not limited to, child support or garnishments. Additional deductions may include stop-payment or check replacement fees, repayment of overpaid wages, and any other deductions authorized by the worker in writing. The employer will also make voluntary deductions authorized in writing in accordance with state law by the worker and may include, but are not limited to, income tax withholding for H-2A workers upon request, retirement plan contributions, health insurance premiums, loan repayments, cash advances, long-distance telephone charges, data plan costs, and services like internet or cable. Deductions for employer-provided housing, tools, and equipment may only occur if the worker is responsible for intentional misconduct, gross negligence, or intentional damage, after the damage has occurred and after gaining the employee's
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Referrals accepted from local Job Service, Word-of-mouth, gate hires etc. Order holding office to refer applicants. Office hrs 8-5pm MT time, Mon-Fri, at (406) 525-5000. The actual employment offer is at the sole discretion of the employer. Referrals will be accepted from the State Workforce Agencies (SWAs), directly from applicants, walk-ins, gate hires, and from other sources. SWAs should thoroughly familiarize each applicant with the job specifications and terms and conditions of employment before a referral is made. Workers must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Are available and indicate willingness to work the entire season. 2. Have transportation to job site at start of season. Transportation costs will be reimbursed. 3. Have been fully apprised by the local employment office of the terms, conditions, and nature of employment. 4. Are legally entitled to work in the U.S. 5. Are able, willing and qualified to perform the work. Worker must possess documentation required to enable employer to comply with the employment verification requirements of IRCA. Accurate completion of Form I-9 will be required of each worker within (3) days of employment pursuant to U.S. Law. Employer will abide by the requirements and assurances of 20 CFR 653.501 in the processing and/or hiring of individuals referred through the clearance system.
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Job Service Wolf Point
201 Main St.
Wolf Point, MT 59201
406-653-1720
