Agricultural Equipment Operator

Poppel Family Farms LLC

Albert Lea, MNFull-time$19.33/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$19.33/hr
Location
Albert Lea, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

Poppel Family Farms LLC is hiring an Agricultural Equipment Operator. Poppel Family Farms LLC is seeking an Agricultural Equipment Operator to drive and operate farm machinery for planting, cultivation, and harvesting of crops. The role involves operating tractors with GPS, towing equipment, and performing routine maintenance. Workers will haul materials, supplies, and crops to designated locations. The position requires independent work after instruction and being a team player when needed.

Key focus areas include Drive and operate farm machinery such as tractors and combines, Perform farm activities such as planting, cultivation, harvesting of crops wheat & beans, and Drive tractors installed with GPS and operate designated towing equipment, drills, disks, and drags.

Successful candidates bring Valid Driver's License Or Obtain Within 60 Days, Three Months Tractor Driving With GPS And Towed Implements, and Must Read Understand Speak English For Record Keeping And Safety. Important skills include Drive Farm Machinery, Operate Tractors, Operate Combines, Planting Crops, Cultivation Of Crops, and Harvesting Crops.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Drive Farm MachineryOperate TractorsOperate CombinesPlanting CropsCultivation of CropsHarvesting CropsOperate GPSOperate Towing EquipmentOperate DrillsOperate DisksOperate DragsFurrow SoilPrepare SoilSeedFertilizeHaul MaterialsHaul SuppliesHaul CropsHaul GrainsHaul EquipmentRoutine MaintenanceWork IndependentlyTeam PlayerRead EnglishUnderstand EnglishSpeak EnglishOperate Computerized Monitors

Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseThree Months Tractor Driving With GPS and Towed ImplementsLegal Authority to Work in U.S.

Full job description

Job Duties

Start Date: 09/01/2026

End Date: 12/05/2026

Work hours: 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday, 8 hours/day, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Must Apply By: 10/19/2026

Job Duties:

Duties include drive and operate farm machinery such as tractors and combines to perform farm activities such as planting, cultivation, harvesting of crops wheat & beans. Workers will drive tractors installed with GPS and operate designated towing equipment, drills, disks, and drags to furrow and prepare the soil, seed and fertilize. They will haul materials, supplies or crops to designated locations. Workers will haul grains, equipment, and input items such as fertilizer, seed, and supplies to storage and stockpiles on the farm or local elevators. All crops and supplies will be the property of the Employer. There will be no commercial hauling.

Routine maintenance will be done on all equipment & grounds. Workers must be able to work independently after being given instructions and must be team players when needed.

Requirements:

  • Employees have valid driver's license or obtain one in 60 days.

  • Cell phone usage is limited to business-related calls only.

  • NO TEXTING.

  • No smoking in equipment, vehicles, housing or grounds.

  • No drinking of alcoholic beverages during working hours and otherwise discouraged.

  • Must be able to read, understand and speak English for record keeping and safety reasons.

  • No Educational level is required.

  • Must have three months of tractor driving installed with GPS and towed implements. Operate and understand GPS and computerized monitors.

Minimum Education Required

None. No High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum Experience Required

No Educational level is required.

Must have three months of tractor driving installed with GPS and towed implements. Operate/understand GPS with computerized monitors.

Employees must have valid driver's license (Class D) or obtain one in 60 days.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

2

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

No

Compensation

$19.33 / Hourly

Additional Compensation

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

56007

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

H-2A#26-482

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#26-482

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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