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AG EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Kelly M. Ramage

Ryegate, MT · United States View on map Language: English $18.62/Hour ~4 months

About this opportunity

Grain hauling position related to transporting grain from point farm to the elevator. Your duties as a driver in this position are to load grain into a truck and drive the load to a grain elevator or storage bin. Physical labor and heavy lifting are major aspects of this career, and you also need to know how to operate farm and agriculture equipment. Your responsibilities include inspecting your truck and grain hauler, following guidelines set by your employer, and transferring grain crops efficiently.

Dates
Nov 15, 2026 – Mar 15, 2027
Duration
~4 months
Experience
3 month(s)
Category
agriculture

Requirements

  • Experience: 3 month(s)
  • Employer provided items (at no cost to the worker): All tools and equipment necessary to perform the duties assigned as well as transportation between worker(s) on-site housing and the work site. A cell phone or two-way radio will be provided for emergency and ranch communications at no cost to the worker (excluding long distance charges).
  • The expected work schedule may be required in a split shift due to the nature of the job duties. Hours may vary due to weather, time of year and the requirements of the job. Work may be offered more than the specified hours per day, but only required to work the hours specified. Work may be offered 7 days a week but only required 6 days a week.
  • •Montana Ag Exemption:
  • CDL Exemptions
  • An age 15 licensed driver may drive a farm motor vehicle within 150 miles of the driver's farm when transporting agricultural products or farm supplies, provided the gross weight does not exceed 50,000 pounds.
  • Any two-axle, tandem axle, triple-axle, or truck-tractor farm vehicle controlled and operated by a farmer transporting agricultural products, farm machines, or farm supplies to or from a farm within 150 miles of the person’s farm.
  • A farm vehicle may tow a trailer, semi-trailer, or farm trailer except double and triple trailers--or, if under 18 years of age, a truck tractor.
  • Any farm vehicle operated by a farmer may transport hazardous material within 150 miles of the farm without a hazardous material endorsement on the operator’s license.
  • The farm exemption applies to farmers from adjoining states if there is a reciprocity agreement. North Dakota has reciprocity agreements for Farm CDLs with South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, and Wyoming within 150 miles of the farm.
  • Increased pay and or bonus may be possible depending on experience.

Work authorization

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Work authorization
H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker
International candidates
Yes
Employer sponsorship
Required
Confirmation
Confirmed by source
Official source
U.S. Department of Labor

Benefits & conditions

Housing
Employer-provided (including mobile or range) — HOUSING IS LOCATED IN GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTY MONTANA, RIGHT ON THE BORDER BETWEEN RYGATE AND LAVINA. ADDRESS IS RYGATE
Transportation
The employer is a fixed site employer and has 2 pickup trucks seating capacity 5 each, which shall be treated as station wagons described in 29 CFR Section 500.102, available for the workers to use, at no cost to the worker to get to and from the job site and employer housing. These vehicles may also be used to get supplies and groceries as well as for personal errands. Employer provided transportation will meet all applicable local, state and federal safety standards and will abide by 29 U.S.

How to apply

Phone
+14066903672

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U.S. DOL SeasonalJobs

Case number
JO-A-300-26244-208673
Verification
Last verified: September 20, 2026
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