IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING WAGES FOR TEMPORARY AGRICULTURAL JOBS
The Department of Labor recently announced new minimum wage rates, called Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs), that employers must offer and pay, at the time work is performed, to nonimmigrant H-2A workers and workers in corresponding employment beginning on the effective date of the new wage rates. To see the new hourly AEWRs for non-range occupations (effective January 1, 2023) and the national monthly AEWR for herding or production of livestock work on the range (effective January 1, 2023), please visit: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/wages/adverse-effect-wage-rates
Agricultural Equipment Operator
Beechland Farms II Partners
Surry, VA
$14.91 per hour
Recruitment Information
- Telephone Number to Apply:
- +17578705647
- Email address to Apply:
- swberryman@aol.com
Job Description
- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 2
- Job Duties:
- We raise about 2000 acres of corn, 2600 acres of soybeans, and 600 acres of peanuts. We need seasonal employees to assist with all aspects of raising these crops. Employers will need to operate farm equipment to plant, spray, harvest and haul these crops. Employees will need to operate late model large equipment including tractors sprayers and combines and operate tractor trailers for hauling corn and soybeans from the field to storage bins. Manual labor including pulling weeds out of soybean and peanut fields. Complete general farm duties as assigned. Employees will need to complete routine repairs and maintenance on equipment. Employer may provide performance bonuses at the end of the contract at the employer’s discretion.
- 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:
- 3
- Special Requirements:
- Job requires extensive sitting, walking, and exposure to extreme outdoor temperatures. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Job requires a regular drivers license and 3 months experience.
- Number of Hours Per Week:
- 40
- Work Schedule (Start/End time):
- 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Employer Information
- Company Name:
- Beechland Farms II Partners
- Location:
- Surry, VA 23883
- Telephone Number:
- +17578705647
Worksite
- Address:
- 399 Alliance Rd, Surry, VA 23883
Job Order Details
- ETA Case Number:
- H-300-23018-710539
- Multiple Worksites:
- No
- Date Posted:
- 2/6/2023