Agricultural Equipment Operator
Empire Land & Cattle II
📍 Dow City, IA · Crawford County
- ✔ Housing provided
- ✔ Daily transportation
How to apply
Contact the employer directly. Mention the job title and the case number. Case number: JO-A-300-26253-226361
- 📞 Phone: +1 (712) 643-2296
- ✉️ Email: officemanagerelc@gmail.com
Employer instructions
Interested persons should contact Julie Elder by phone or text during normal business hours or by email. Any interviews of persons not in the Dow City, IA, will be conducted by telephone or web conferencing.
✉️ Application email template in English
Replace what is in brackets [ ] with your details. If the employer asked for another way to apply, follow their instructions.
Subject: Application for Agricultural Equipment Operator (H-2A) - Case JO-A-300-26253-226361
Job duties
Original text, as filed with the Department of Labor.
Seeking a dependable and experienced Seasonal Heavy Equipment Operator &
Agricultural Operations Specialist to support our agricultural operations throughout the winter and early spring. This position will primarily focus on harvesting, crop processing, equipment operation, post-harvest field maintenance, and agricultural logistics.
Responsibilities:
Operate tractors, loaders, trucks, grain handling equipment, and other agricultural machinery.
Assist with harvesting, crop handling, processing, loading, unloading, and transportation.
Perform post-harvest field cleanup, tillage, and general field maintenance.
Conduct daily equipment inspections, fueling, lubrication, and basic preventative maintenance.
Transport crops, equipment, supplies, and materials as needed.
Assist with grain storage and processing operations.
Maintain accurate records of equipment use, loads, and field activities.
Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Assist with preparing equipment and fields for spring planting.
Requirements
| Education | High school / GED |
|---|---|
| Experience | Not required |
| Other requirements | Driver's license required Lifting up to 25 lb Background check |
See Addendum C.
Because of the nature of the work, work hours and days of the week listed are only approximate, and will vary with weather and the day-to-day needs of the employer. Workers will work compulsory overtime when needed.
Previous agricultural or heavy equipment operating experience preferred.
Valid drivers license required.
Ability to perform basic equipment inspections and maintenance.
Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and extended shifts during peak operations.
Benefits and conditions
| Schedule | 6:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. |
|---|---|
| Paid | Weekly |
| Pay details | Wage offer for H-2A workers only is $18.28 per hour |
| Housing type | Employer-provided (including mobile or range) (Dunlap, Ia) |
| Meals | Housing has kitchen facilities where workers can prepare their own meals. Employer will provide transportation for a weekly trip to the grocery store outside working hours. |
| Daily transportation | Employer will provide daily transport between the housing and the worksite at no charge to the workers. |
| Travel to the job | Employer will reimburse workers for transport and travel expenses to and from their foreign homes to the worksite, with inbound travel to be reimbursed when they have completed half of their contract, and outbound travel to be reimbursed on completion of their contract. |
| Pay deductions | The only deductions will be loans andadvances from the employer, items required to be withheld by law, orreimbursement for willful or negligentdamage to housing or employer property, ordinary wear and tearexcepted. |
| Case number | JO-A-300-26253-226361 |
|---|---|
| Official occupation | Agricultural Equipment Operators (45-2091.00) |
| Employer's agent or attorney | Farm Hands, LLC |
| Posted | Sep 22, 2026 |