IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING WAGES FOR TEMPORARY AGRICULTURAL JOBS

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Ag Equipment Operator

Mertens Farms Inc.

Farmington, IA

$17.54 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+16416800805
Email address to Apply:
stanton1976@yahoo.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
2
Job Duties:
Performs duties like: drive and operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, harvest and store grain crops. Attach farm implements, such as plow, disc and planter to tractor. Till soil; plant and harvest grain. Tow harvesting equipment. Drive and operate self-propelled combine. Operate self propelled sprayer. General lubrication, service (check fluids) and mechanical repair to farm machinery. Drive to town for parts or supplies. Crops: Corn, Soy Beans
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:
Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Employer requires criminal background check post-hire at employers' expense due to the presence of children and expensive tools and equipment on the farm. Failure to pass criminal background check will result in termination of employment. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed here in his sole discretion.
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Mertens Farms Inc.
Location:
Farmington, IA 52626
Telephone Number:
+16416800805

Worksite

Address:
1647 120th Ave, Farmington, IA 52626

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-23111-956600
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
4/27/2023

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