Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

SUMMARY Farmer is seeking to fill temporary positions for 8 Agricultural Equipment Operators to work in the geographical area of Grand Forks County, ND. ALL QUALIFIED DOMESTIC WORKERS (U.S. Citizens, Legal Permanent Residents, and other residents with work authorization) should apply before 7/2/2026 to be given preference by the employer for these vacancies. If qualified domestic workers are not found, the employer may seek to import FOREIGN workers from abroad. DETAILED JOB DUTIES: Drives/operates farm machinery, plant, cultivate, spray, fertilize, harvest, store grain crops of straw, sugar beets and sunflowers. Attach farm implements, e.g. plow, disc, drill to tractor, till soil, plant and cultivate grain. Tows harvesting equipment, drives/operates self-propelled combine to harvest crops. Performs duties like lubricating, repairing farm machinery and transports produce to elevator or storage area lifting at least 60 lbs. Minimum of (3) months experience required. To comply with Federal, State and County regulations must be willing to obtain an appropriate driver's license (class D) within two months of employment. If applicant does have a license, applicant must furnish employer with current drivers abstract showing acceptable driving record. No high school diploma/GED required. Days/Hours- DAYS: contract period is 2/1/2026 to 11/30/2026. HOURS: 8 hours per day Monday through Friday for a total of 40 hours per week. Employee may be asked but is not required to work more than 8 hours per day on the Sabbath or Federal holidays. Employer guarantees to offer employment for a minimum of 3/4 the workdays of the total specified period, beginning with the first workday after worker's arrival at the place of employment and ending on the expiration date specified in the work contract period unless there is an "Act of God" termination. Employer will provide necessary tools/equipment at no cost. PAY: Employees are guaranteed to earn at least $11.04/hour. Employer will provide free housing to those workers living beyond the commuting distance. Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer or paid by the employer upon completion of 50 percent of the work contract, or earlier, if appropriate. Employer will provide necessary tools/equipment at no cost. Rules regarding work and living accommodations can be found in the ETA Form 790. HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants should contact Grand Forks Job Service Office; 1501 28th Ave S, Grand Forks ND 58201; phone 1-701-795-3700 (ask for Greg) in order to submit a generic application. Be sure and give the Job Service office this job order number when requesting further information. Applicant must be fully registered with Job Service. Equal opportunity is the Law. Job Service North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer. FARMWORKERS EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS: If you believe that your rights have been violated, you may contact the State Monitor Advocate, Scott McGregor via e-mail smcgrego@nd.gov or at 701-328-1976.