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
Ag Equipment Operator
Mertens Farms Inc.
Farmington, IA
$17.54 per hour
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