Agricultural Equipment Operator
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Scott & Randy Tersteeg Farms is hiring an Agricultural Equipment Operator. Scott & Randy Tersteeg Farms is seeking an Agricultural Equipment Operator to assist with planting, spraying, and harvesting various crops including corn, sugar beets, and soybeans. The role involves operating farm equipment such as tractors, loaders, and excavators, maintaining accurate records, and performing routine equipment repairs. Employees will also manage grain storage and irrigation systems, and complete general farm duties.
Key focus areas include Assist with planting, spraying, spreading fertilizer and manure, and cultivating, Operate combine on corn and soybeans, and Perform tillage, rock picking, and hauling seed, chemicals, grain or turkey litter.
Successful candidates bring 2+ Months Experience, Lift 50 Lbs, and Class D Driver's License. Important skills include Operating Tractors, Operating Wheel Loaders, Operating Skid Loaders, Operating Forklifts, Operating Excavator/Backhoe, and Planting.
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Job Duties
Start Date: 09/01/2026
End Date: 12/31/2026
Work hours: 50 hours/week, Monday - Saturday, 9 hours/day (5 hours/day on Saturday); 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Must Apply By: 11/01/2026
Job Duties:
We operate an agriculture business in Minnesota, where we plant and harvest a variety of crops including corn, sugar beets, and soybeans, and organic corn and Sunflowers. We utilize a variety of farm equipment including tractors, wheel loaders, skid loaders, forklifts, and excavator/backhoe. Employees will assist with planting, spraying, spreading fertilizer and manure, and cultivating, operating combine on corn and soybeans, tillage, rock picking, and hauling seed, chemicals, grain or turkey litter. Employees will keep accurate records of seed, chemicals, grain and turkey litter. Employees will operate grain storage equipment and irrigation systems, as well as clean ditches with excavators and/or other equipment and box scraping to level land. Employees will assist with all aspects of growing these crops, and complete general farm duties as assigned. Employees will need to complete routine repairs and maintenance on equipment.
Other Job Site:
Olivia, MN
(Renville County)
Minimum Education Required
None. No High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum Experience Required
Minimum of 2 months experience required.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Job requires a regular driver's license (class D).
Job requires extensive walking, sitting, repetitive movements, frequent stooping/bending over and exposure to extreme outdoor temperatures.
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
15
Public Transportation Accessible
No
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
Physical Required
No
Drug Test Required
No
Compensation
$19.33 / Hourly
Additional Compensation
The employer, at its sole discretion, may grant pay increases based on factors such as performance, longevity, and/or experience.
Employer may also, at its sole discretion, offer performance-based incentive bonuses that are not guaranteed and are determined by the employer.
Workers returning for a consecutive season will be paid at the previous season’s rate if that rate exceeds the current published rate.
As required for all workers in Minnesota, hours worked in excess of 48 hours in a work week will be paid at the rate of 1.5 times the regular rate of pay.
Postal Code
56535
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
H-2A#26-464
Job Benefits
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 $16.78 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts (Updated 04/07/2026). Required work-related tools and supplies provided free of charge by employer.
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.
Application Instructions
Send resume listing experience to:
MN DEED/FLC
Attn: H-2A#26-464
180 E. 5th St., Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101
FAX: 651-297-7722
EMAIL: [email protected]
CALL: Mary Garcia 651-259-7513
Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.
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