ND JO # 923984
Temporary full time from 2/28/26 - 11/30/2026
Workers will be employed as Agricultural Equipment Operators for seasonal crop farming at Larson Farms, a grain production operation located in North Dakota. The work is seasonal and tied to the agricultural cycle, with peak labor demands occurring during planting, crop management, and harvest periods. Duties include operating and driving a range of farm machinery and equipment used for soil preparation, planting, cultivating, spraying, and harvesting grain crops including wheat, barley, soybeans, and corn. Specific responsibilities include setting up, maintaining, and operating tractors, combines, sprayers, seeders, and other mechanized farm equipment. Workers will perform field preparation such as tilling, fertilizing, and disking, as well as monitoring irrigation and crop conditions. Workers may be required to transport crops and equipment on the farm and assist in storing harvested crops. Maintenance of equipment and basic mechanical troubleshooting may also be required to ensure safe and efficient operation. Due to the seasonal nature of the operation and the rural location, the employer has not been able to recruit sufficient domestic labor, and this workforce is necessary to meet time-sensitive crop production needs. Work is to be performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and may involve repetitive tasks, bending, lifting, and extended periods of sitting or standing. This is an entry-level (Skill Level I) position. No prior experience is required, but workers must be able to safely operate farm machinery after basic instruction.
No 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 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.
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 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.
