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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

358

Job Duties:

Workers will operate tractors, loaders, forage harvesters, silage choppers, manure spreaders, fertilizer applicators, sprayers, and other agricultural equipment to support seasonal farm operations from June through January. June through August- Workers are heavily involved in silage production and peak fieldwork. Duties include mowing and preparing forage crops such as corn or sorghum at proper maturity, operating silage choppers and forage harvesters, hauling materials from fields, packing and covering silage piles, and maintaining proper storage conditions to ensure fermentation and prevent spoilage. This period is highly time-sensitive and requires continuous equipment operation based on crop readiness and weather conditions. Workers will also install, move, and adjust irrigation systems and sprinklers during periods of high water demand, as well as perform mowing, manure spreading, fertilizer application, and general land preparation. September through November- Work shifts into fall harvest and continued field management. Workers continue operating equipment for additional silage cutting as needed, hauling and managing stored feed, transporting materials, operating sprayers, and maintaining irrigation systems as seasonal demand changes. Duties also include increased equipment maintenance, land upkeep, and preparation for colder weather, including repositioning irrigation lines and maintaining infrastructure. December through January- Duties shift to winter-related agricultural work. Workers focus on maintaining and winterizing equipment, performing repairs on machinery, irrigation systems, and facilities, and preparing equipment and fields for the next production cycle. Weather conditions during this time require additional monitoring and upkeep of water systems, equipment, and structures to prevent freezing or damage. Additional duties throughout include spreading manure and fertilizer, transporting tanks, operating sprayers, mowing, and performing routine equipment maintenance and minor mechanical repairs to ensure machinery remains operational during peak use periods, and any other duties as assigned by the employer. Workers may also assist with general livestock related support tasks. These duties may include moving cattle between pens, distributing feed using equipment, maintaining water systems, cleaning work areas, removing manure, and maintaining pens and facilities, particularly during periods of heat or changing weather conditions or when large amounts of cattle are brought to the facility. Workers may observe livestock for general health including administering vaccinations when needed. Workers must be able to perform duties outdoors in a variety of conditions, including extreme heat, cold, wind, dust, and varying weather conditions. Work may require prolonged standing, walking, bending, lifting, and operating equipment for extended periods. Workers must be able to work in wet, muddy, or uneven terrain and adapt to changing environmental and operational conditions as required by the nature of agricultural work

Job Classification:

45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

No

Special Requirements:

Hours listed in Section A.6 are the anticipated hours to be worked. These hours could increase or decrease based on weather conditions, crop delay, pests or disease, crop yield, available labor, and or productivity. Use of cell phones during work hours is prohibited, supervisors will have phones in case of emergency.

Number of Hours Per Week:

51

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Farm Labor Contractor, LLC

Location:

Dalhart, TX 79022

Worksite

Address:

13401 US Highway 385, Dalhart, TX 79022

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-26098-768144

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

H2A Wage: $9.97 / hour. A worker can earn bonuses and/or wage increases based on performance and length of service with the employer, this benefit is at the sole discretion of the employer.

Date Posted:

5/11/2026

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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