Ag Equipment Operator

Ag Equipment Operator Company Flat Willow Farm LLC
Location Winnett, MT
Date Posted 06/16/2026
Description Temporary full time from July 6, 2026 to October 31, 2026 The job opportunity involves routine agricultural tasks directly related to the production of grain and hay crops on the farm and its associated fields. Workers will operate agricultural equipment including tractors, swathers, grain carts, and ATV-mounted sprayers during planting, haying, and harvest activities. Duties include flood irrigation and pivot irrigation, seeding winter wheat, spring and fall tillage, weed control using sprayers, bush hogs, and weed eaters, and assisting with harvesting small grains and corn. Workers will transport harvested crops within the farm to on-farm or nearby storage facilities as part of normal harvest operations. The position also includes routine maintenance and servicing of agricultural equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Additional incidental duties include limited maintenance of farm roads and waterlines, minor fence repair as needed, and general grounds and outbuilding upkeep related to normal farm operations. All work is agricultural in nature, performed under typical field conditions, and consistent with standard farming practices for grain and hay production. The work is seasonal and corresponds with planting, crop care, irrigation, haying, and harvest activities during the production season. Employees will be provided with adequate breaks, including meal and rest periods, consistent with applicable Federal, State, and local law, during the course of each workday. Minimum of 3 months experience is required. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed in his sole discretion. Operator License Class D Candidate will have 60 days to obtain. Skill Level II Experienced LevelPursuant to the Interim Final Rule (IFR) implementing the new four-level wage system for H-2A occupations, the employer designates this position as Skill Level II Experienced Level, indicating that the job requires prior related experience, independent judgment in performing recurring tasks, and the ability to work with limited supervision. The employer reserves the right to withhold the applicable housing deduction as permitted under program regulations, when approved and disclosed in the job order. In view of the statutorily established basic function of the Employment Service (ES) as a no-fee labor exchange that is as a forum for bringing together employers and job seekers, neither the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) nor the State Workforce Agencies (SWA) are guarantors of the accuracy or truthfulness of information contained on job orders submitted by employers. Nor does any job order accepted or recruited upon by the ES constitute a contractual job offer to which the ETA or a SWA is in any way a party. Applicants for this job can in several ways Online by emailing the specified address with the ETA case number in the subject line, through State Workforce Agencies (SWAs), or by walking into the employers office during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM CDT). SWAs must explain job conditions and requirements before referring applicants. All applicants must be available for the full season, physically capable, legally authorized to work in the U.S., have transportation to the job site (which will be reimbursed), and must fully understand the jobs terms. Each worker must fill out a Form I-9 within 3 days of starting to verify their employment eligibility, per federal law. The employer follows all federal regulations, including 20 CFR 653.501, when hiring. They retain final say over who is hired and will pay the highest wage required based on Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) or state minimum wage, depending on housing provisions and skill level. Workers receiving free housing may be paid a lower hourly wage that includes a housing credit, as permitted by the Department of Labor. no additional deductions for housing can be made.