ND job order 924477
Temporary seasonal position from 3/16/2026 to 11/10/2026
The worker will assist with seasonal field operations on a spring wheat farm located in Starkweather, North Dakota. Duties include preparing fields through tillage, operating tractors and other agricultural machinery for seeding and fertilizing, and performing crop maintenance activities such as monitoring growth and addressing pests or weeds. During harvest, the worker will operate combines and related equipment to collect crops efficiently and safely. The position requires familiarity with large-scale farm equipment, including routine maintenance and minor repairs to ensure optimal function during peak season. Work will occur entirely on the employer's farm or approved agricultural worksites and will follow a schedule based on weather and crop readiness. The role is physically demanding and may include long hours during busy periods. Due to the short planting and harvesting window typical in North Dakota's climate, all tasks must be completed in a timely manner to ensure crop success. The worker is expected to perform duties independently after initial orientation and may be assigned additional tasks that are customary and consistent with the seasonal operations of the farm. All activities are essential to the timely and successful production of the farm's wheat crop throughout the contract period from March 16 to November 10, 2026. 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.
Minimum of 3 months experience is required. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 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 II Experienced 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 II Experienced Level, indicating that the job requires prior related experience, independent judgment in performing recurring tasks, and the ability to work with limited supervision. The employer reserves the right to withhold the applicable housing deduction as permitted under program regulations, when approved and disclosed in the job order.
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., have transportation 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 requiredbased 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 Laborno additional deductions for housing can be made.
