Ag Equipment Operator

H-2A seasonal job with Garrett Administrative Service LTD in Danbury, Texas. Pay: $12.27/hr. Work period: 2027-01-15 to 2027-11-15. Positions: 7. About 40 hours a week. The employer's full description is in English on the official DOL job order.

Participate in the inspection, grading, sorting, storage, and post-harvest treatment of crops; Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment; Set up, repair, maintain, and operate irrigation equipment; Inform farm managers of crop progress; Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and primarily John Deere self-propelled machinery (much of which is equipped with Starfire GPS) such as 8245 R tractor, 9670 combine to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops such as rice, milo, soybeans; Load agricultural products into trucks without over or underfilling bed or trailer, and drive to market or storage facilities; Clean work areas and maintain grounds and landscaping; Repair farm buildings, fences, and other structures; Attend to live farm, ranch animals that include cattle including feeding, watering, herding, grazing, castrating, branding, catching, and loading animals; Examine animals to detect diseases and injuries; Administer medications, vaccinations, or insecticides as appropriate; Move livestock from one location to another; Clean and maintain animal housing areas; Assist with calving and weaning; Drive equipment to distribute feed to animals.

Work period: 2027-01-15 to 2027-11-15. Positions: 7.

Requirements: Two (2) months of recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed. Must be able to obtain appropriate drivers license following hire and obtain clean driving record. Be able to lift up to 75 lbs. Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.