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Need 15 full-time, temporary, seasonal Agricultural Equipment Operators to work at locations in Otter Tail and Stearns Counties in Minnesota. From: 03/01/2025 to 12/30/2025 Work: 45 hrs./week; Mon. - Fri. 9 hrs./day. 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A general work week is Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. However, because of the complexity of the crop conditions workers may be requested to work long days as well as on Saturdays, Sundays or Federal Holidays, depending upon the conditions of the commodities being produced. Therefore, hours above 45 per week may be offered but are not guaranteed. All hours worked in excess of 48 hours in a work week will be paid at 1.5 times 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. 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. At the employer's sole discretion, applicants may be offered higher than the advertised wage or possibly an end-of-season bonus, due to factors including experience, merit, attendance, attitude, and/or skill. Must Apply By: 08/01/2025 JOB DESCRIPTION: Prepare fields for planting. Pick rocks and operate tractors to till the soil. Operate farming equipment and trucks in order to plant, spray, harvest and haul small grain crops, corn, corn silage and sorghum. Transport harvested crops from farm to market. Harvest, bale and stack alfalfa hay and hay straw. Load, haul and apply manure to fields. Service and repair farming machinery. Repair farm structures. General farm upkeep duties such as facility maintenance, mechanical duties and shop work. Winterize all farming equipment at the end of the growing season. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Must have six (6) months experience in Agricultural Equipment Operation. 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. Required work-related tools and supplies provided free of charge by employer. HOW TO APPLY: Send resume listing experience to: MN DEED/FLC, Attn: H-2A#25-199, JO#14499746 180 E Fifth St., Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101-1678 FAX: 651-297-7722 CALL: Mary Garcia, FLC Supervisor 651-259-7513 Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.