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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Agricultural Equipment Operator

Kory Leistikow

Litchville, ND

$12.31 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+17017304803
Email address to Apply:
greyzed@hotmail.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
4
Job Duties:
Crops/Commodities: soybean, corn, and wheat, honeybees. Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays): Workers will be expected to perform manual jobs as well as equipment operation with accuracy and efficiency beginning with planting through harvest. Performs tasks associated with corn, soybean and wheat production: Under supervision, operates farm machinery, including tractors, combines, loaders to plant, cultivate, harvest and store crops. Under supervision, assists with servicing, cleaning and maintenance of farm equipment, trucks, trailers and machinery. Pulls weeds as needed using hand tools. Helps with irrigation, loads product, cleans around barns. Upon occasion workers may be required to dig ditches and install water lines to sheds, barns, stock tanks and other structures on the farm. Workers must be able to perform manual as well as mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. Be able to change large equipment tires. Must be familiar with working with bees in all stages, from egg through mature workers, drones and queens. Must work all aspects of beekeeping. Access colony to determine if food or medicine is needed. Feeding and medicate bees for diseases and pests. Maintain hives in healthy state. Raise and replace queens. Make divides. Make, paint and clean boxes. Harvest/extract honey. Employer requires all newly hired employees to take and pass an employer-paid background check. All background checks are conducted uniformly after an initial job offer has been extended and accepted by the new hire. Applicants found to have felony convictions (including, but not limited to assault, child molestation, sex or drug-related convictions) will be immediately terminated out of concern for general public safety, and paid for all hours worked between the first date of employment and the date of termination, if any. In the case of a non-local worker who is terminated for cause resulting from findings of the background check, the employer will arrange least-cost transportation to the worker's place of recruitment, at the worker's expense. Clean driving record required. Must have or be able to obtain driver's license within 30 days following hire. Workers with appropriate licenses and a valid doctor's certificate may be asked to drive other workers. Work is to be done for long periods of time. Workers should be able to work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers' ability to perform the job. Workers are exposed to wet weather early in the morning through the heat of the day, working in fields. Temperatures may range from 10 to 100 F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations.Workers should be physically able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Job opportunity is Skill Level I. All primary duties are entry-level and require close supervision and/or a short demonstration of the task by a more experienced worker. Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break. TERMINATION. Prior to any termination for cause, employer evaluates workers' performance of required tasks and compliance with Work Rules and other employer policies.
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:
This job requires a minimum of 2 months of verifiable experience on a corn, soy bean, and wheat farm and working with honeybees. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs. No minimum education or High School diploma/equivalent is necessary for the position. No smoking or use of tobacco products is allowed on company premises or in company-provided housing at any time. Workers may drive light company vehicles on farm. Clean driving record required. Must have or be able to obtain drivers license within 30 days following hire.Employer-paid post-hire drug testing is required upon reasonable suspicion of use and after a worker has an accident at work. Employer-paid post-hire background check required. Verbal and written proficiency in English required.
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
8:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Kory Leistikow
Location:
West Fargo, ND 58078

Worksite

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-25346-479778
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
12/22/2025
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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