Ag Equipment Operator
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D & E Peterson Inc. is hiring an Ag Equipment Operator. The Ag Equipment Operator drives and operates farm machinery for planting, cultivating, harvesting, and storing grain crops. Responsibilities include attaching farm implements, tilling soil, planting, cultivating grain, and towing harvesting equipment. The role also involves operating self-propelled combines, hauling crops and supplies, and performing general maintenance on farm machinery.
Key focus areas include Drive and operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, harvest and store grain crops, Attach farm implements, such as plow, disc and drill to tractor, and Till soil, plant and cultivate grain.
Successful candidates bring 3+ Months Experience, Driver License Within 30 Days, and Lift 50 Pounds. Important skills include Drive And Operate Farm Machinery, Plant Grain Crops, Cultivate Grain Crops, Harvest Grain Crops, Store Grain Crops, and Attach Farm Implements.
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Job Duties
Start Date: 08/28/2026
Last Date: 11/25/2026
Work 48 hours per week Monday - Saturday 8:00A.M - 5:00P.M
Must Apply By: 10/12/2026
Job Duties: Performs duties like: drive and operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, harvest and store grain crops. Attach farm implements, such as plow, disc and drill to tractor. Till soil, plant and cultivate grain. Tow harvesting equipment. Drive and operate self-propelled combine. Drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, tools, or farm workers. General lubrication, service (check fluids) and mechanical repair to farm machinery.
Farming with: Alfalfa, Soy Beans, Spring Wheat, Sugar Beets.
No CDL Required and no commercial truck driving required.
Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Repetitive movements is required.
Minimum Education Required
No High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum Experience Required
Minimum of 3 months of experience is required.
Workers must be able to speak English.
Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Certain roles may require a valid drivers license within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record for operating company vehicles.
Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Repetitive movements is required.
Workers must have positive verifiable experience relevant to the job and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks.
Employees must adhere to strict biosecurity, company policies, and food safety guidelines, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
No
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
Physical Required
No
Drug Test Required
No
Compensation
$19.33 / Hourly
Additional Compensation
Exceptional performance may be rewarded with additional compensation or benefits at the employer's discretion.
Postal Code
56762
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
H-2A#26-465
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. 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#26-465
180 E. 5th St., Suite1200, 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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