ND job order 924786
Temporary seasonal position from 3/31/2026 to 11/7/2026
Workers will assist with seasonal agricultural support operations from March 31 to November 7. Duties include operating ground support equipment and machinery to assist in preparing fields for aerial application services. Workers will be responsible for staging, loading, and transferring dry and liquid agricultural materials such as seed, fertilizer, and crop protection products. Tasks include cleaning and maintaining equipment and work areas to ensure operational safety and efficiency. Workers will perform basic maintenance on equipment, including checking fluid levels, inspecting hoses and fittings, and assisting with repairs under supervision. Duties also involve setting up field markers and ensuring accurate placement for aerial application. Workers are expected to follow safety protocols and wear appropriate protective equipment. Additional responsibilities include assisting with recordkeeping, monitoring inventory of materials, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace. This work supports active farming operations in the region and is critical during planting and growing seasons. The job is physically demanding, performed outdoors in various weather conditions, and involves repetitive tasks suited for entry-level workers. The position requires punctuality, attention to detail, and the ability to work as part of a team under the direction of the employer or supervisors. Employees will be provided with adequate breaks, including meal and rest periods, consistent with applicable Federal, State, and local law, during the course of each workday.
No experience is required. Lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. 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. Operator License Class D -- Candidate will have 60 days to obtain. Skill Level I -- Entry Level Pursuant to the Interim Final Rule (IFR) implementing the new four-level wage system for H-2A occupations, the employer designates this position as Skill Level I -- Entry Level, indicating that the job requires limited experience and routine supervision consistent with entry-level duties. The employer reserves the right to withhold the applicable housing deduction as permitted under program regulations, when approved and disclosed in the job order. As a condition of employment, all workers will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening. The drug test will be administered at no cost to the worker, and will be conducted after a conditional offer of employment is made but before the worker begins employment. A positive result or refusal to submit to testing will result in the withdrawal of the job offer or termination of employment. All testing will be carried out in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
In view of the statutorily established basic function of the Employment Service (ES) as a no-fee labor exchange that is as a forum for bringing together employers and job seekers, neither the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) nor the State Workforce Agencies (SWA) are guarantors of the accuracy or truthfulness of information contained on job orders submitted by employers. Nor does any job order accepted or recruited upon by the ES constitute a contractual job offer to which the ETA or a SWA is in any way a party.
Applicants for this job can apply in several ways: Online by emailing the specified address with the ETA case number in the subject line, through State Workforce Agencies (SWAs), or by walking into the employers office during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM CDT). SWAs must explain job conditions and requirements before referring applicants. All applicants must be available for the full season, physically capable, legally authorized to work in the U.S., havetransportation to the job site (which will be reimbursed), and must fully understand the jobs terms. Each worker must fill out a Form I-9 within 3 days of starting to verify their employment eligibility, per federal law. The employer follows all federal regulations, including 20 CFR 653.501, when hiring. They retain final say over who is hired and will pay the highest wage required based on Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) or state minimum wage, depending on housing provisions and skill level. Workers receiving free housing may be paid a lower hourly wage that includes a housing credit, as permitted by the Department of Labor. No additional deductions for housing can be made.
