Agricultural Equipment Operators
Childress Family Partnership
About this opportunity
Perform manual labor to plant pecan trees, cultivate and harvest pecans by hand and machine. Maintain orchards including pruning and thinning pecan trees. Clean, pack and load harvested products. Operate farm vehicles, tractors, and agricultural equipment. Harrow and fertilize soil, plant, cultivate, spray, sweep, shake, and harvest crops using equipment. Plant pecan trees by hand. Perform ongoing orchard maintenance including pruning and thinning on ladders and lifts.
- Dates
- Nov 1, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027
- Duration
- ~3 months
- Experience
- 2 month(s)
- Category
- agriculture
Requirements
- Experience: 2 month(s)
- Two months of verifiable experience operating agricultural equipment and pruning nut trees is required. Work outside in extremely hot, cold, and/or wet weather. Perform prolonged walking, bending, stooping, sitting, pushing, pulling, and reaching overhead for extended periods of time. Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Perform repetitive movements.
- Must have or be able to obtain drivers license within 30 days following hire.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Crops/Commodities: pecans.
- Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays):
- Workers are also responsible for sanitation duties including cleaning, sweeping, and mopping floors. Licensed drivers may drive trucks or other vehicles to haul crops, supplies, tools, or farm workers on or off the farm, and may be offered additional hours. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Persons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer.
- Workers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination. Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers.
- Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors.
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 provided only to non-local workers (i.e. permanent residence outside normal commuting distance). Only workers may occupy housing. Employer provides separate sleeping and bathroom facilities for each gender. Employer possesses and controls premises at all times. Workers must vacate housing promptly at end of contract period or upon termination, in accordance with state law.
- Transportation
- Employer provides incidental transportation between worksites at no cost to workers. For workers residing in employer-provided housing, employer also provides free daily transportation to and from the worksite, and weekly transportation to closest town/city for personal errands (e.g., groceries, banking services). Exact transportation schedule varies depending on work location, work/weather conditions, and other factors, but shall occur within a reasonable time before/after workday begins/ends.
How to apply
E-mail: progressivepecansjobs@gmail.com; Tel: +18636603466
- Phone
- +12294491388
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Official source
U.S. DOL SeasonalJobs
- Case number
- JO-A-300-26245-210722
- Verification
- Last verified: September 20, 2026
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