Farm and agricultural worker

Agriculture Equipment Operator in Georgetown, MN

This is an H-2A job order, which means the employer has already applied to hire workers from outside the United States for it.

Employer: Borgen Ag Services LLC
Where: Georgetown, MN
Places: 6
Pay: $15.63 per hour
Visa: H-2A
Starts: 2027-01-02
Ends: 2027-03-01
Filed: 2026-10-20

What the work involves

Job requires the operation of various tractors, farm equipment, and non-CDL farm trucks to transport agricultural products, including straw bales, from fields and work locations to designated storage facilities. Duties will include operating tractors and associated implements; hauling and moving straw bales and agricultural materials; loading, unloading, transporting, and organizing agricultural products at storage locations; and moving farm equipment between work locations as needed. Non-CDL farm trucks will be loaded with agricultural products and driven on the farm and to storage facilities. Manual duties include performing daily, pre-work checks on oil, tires, fuel, and performing necessary maintenance; using hand tools; performing regular service of machinery; pressure washing equipment; tire cutting, moving, and changing while machines are in fields; performing general maintenance, repairs and/or clean-up of storage sheds, buildings, and all farm equipment; ensuring operational areas are organized and well maintained; using hand tools and equipment to repair, clean and maintain farm vehicles, machinery and specialized machinery and agricultural equipment; regularly servicing equipment; and lifting items as needed. During periods of snow accumulation, the position includes snow removal responsibilities. This involves operating snow removal equipment to clear snow from driveways, access roads, and equipment paths. Sand or salt may be applied to maintain safe walking and driving conditions around work zones. There are few typical days and workers may be required to change duties and/or locations often and engage in various general functions. Schedule and duties may vary depending on crop and field conditions. Work may include weekends, evenings, or overtime as necessary during peak periods. The employer will provide notice of schedule changes as far in advance as possible. Employer guarantees to pay at least the AEWR but reserves the right to pay more based on tenure with the company, experience, skill, performance, attendance, and other factors.

How to apply

Apply directly with the employer named above. Workmerica is not an agency, takes no fee and is not involved in this hiring.

Open the original job order

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Seasonal Jobs.

What that comes to in a month

At forty hours a week, the rate in this filing works out at about $2,704 a month before tax. That is the standard full-time month of 173 hours; overtime, deductions and the cost of getting there are not in it.

How the work permit works in the United States

Employer-sponsored temporary or permanent labor certification. The employer files with the Department of Labor first. Which programme applies depends on the work and whether it is seasonal.

Published by U.S. Department of Labor, foreign labor certification