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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Agricultural Equipment Operator

Peterson Farms

Loretto, KY

$13.94 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+15025498871
Email address to Apply:
karenp@peterson-farms.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
11
Job Duties:
Duties to include, but not limited to: Workers may drive and operate farm machinery to assist with grain crops such as corn, wheat, soybeans. Employees will drive farm truck and trailer to haul the harvested grain crops to local storage bins and grain elevators. Employee may operate tractors and pickup trucks. Routine maintenance and repairs on equipment may be required. Must be able to communicate in English. No commercial truck driving is required. Some basic on the job training will be provided. A workday begins and ends at a specific time and location designated by the employer. Workers may not clock in or begin work before or after the designated time. The employer, at its sole discretion, may grant pay increases based on factors such as performance, longevity, and/or experience. Employer may also, at its sole discretion, offer performance-based incentive bonuses that are not guaranteed and are determined by the employer. Workers returning for a consecutive season will be paid at the previous season’s rate if that rate exceeds the current published rate.
Job Classification:
45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
2
Special Requirements:
May be required to take random drug (drug free workplace) and / or alcohol tests and criminal background check, at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment. All testing will occur after employment has started and is not a part of the interview process. Felony convictions that employer reasonably believes, consistent with current law, will impair the safety and living conditions of other workers or other individuals on the farm will result in immediate termination. Failure to comply with request for criminal background check may result in immediate termination of employment. Require 2 months experience. Regular driver's license.
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Peterson Farms
Location:
Loretto, KY 40037

Worksite

Address:
9463 Hwy 52, Loretto, KY 40037

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-25359-510658
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
12.70/hr (Wage offered to H2A workers only)
Date Posted:
1/6/2026
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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