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Agriculture Equipment Operator

FC of Arcadia, Inc.

Forstproof, FL · United States View on map Language: English $15.71/Hour ~8 months

About this opportunity

Workers will perform assign duties as instructed by their supervisor. Agriculture Equipment Operator to operate equipment used to harvest crops. The worker will place a picking sack over their shoulder and carry an 18’ to 20’ ladder from the field truck to the particular area of the grove to be harvested. The picking sack is a canvas bag equipped with a shoulder strap for support, an opening for the insertion of fruit, and an opening to remove fruit.

Dates
Nov 10, 2026 – Jul 5, 2027
Duration
~8 months
Experience
1 month(s)
Category
agriculture

Requirements

  • Experience: 1 month(s)
  • This type of work, involves working conditions that require tremendous stamina, a high level of physical activity in cold or extremely hot conditions in direct sunlight and in adverse weather such as rain. The work requires a high level of physical conditioning. A drivers' licenses and Farm Labor Contractor Certificate with Driving authorizations as
  • required by local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
  • Must have the correct type of license required by State and Federals laws, and drivers responsible for transporting workers will be required to have a valid and unexpired Federal Farm Labor Contractor or Federal Farm Labor Contractor Employee Registration
  • with driving authorization. Will be responsible for operating the vehicles used to move crops on the farm.
  • Must be able to safely operate the buses that are used to transport workers to and from work sites. Operate forklifts and equipment used to move supplies and harvesting equipment in the field. Maintain harvest equipment.
  • Must be able to reach, bend and lift items weighing 100 pounds. The alternative work if needed will be to assist with the harvesting and Grove General Maintenance.
  • Citrus Harvesting: Harvesting citrus fruit by hand under supervisor’s instructions.
  • Worker positions the ladder against the tree and within reach of the fruit in a secure, leaning position, taking care not to break limbs, damage the tree, knock off fruit, or interfere with other workers, ensuring a secure position to prevent slipping or falling.

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) — The employer will provide housing, without charge to the worker. Employer may deduct the reasonable cost of negligent damage to lodging facilities after damage has occurred and after gaining the employee's written authorization to make the deduction. Workers should maintain housing in a clean manner. Family Housing is not available and is not a prevailing practice in the area. In the event a female worker is hired, separate toilet, shower, and sleeping rooms will be provided.
Transportation
For workers residing in the employers housing, employer will provide transportation between housing and worksite locations and for personal errands (e.g., groceries, banking services) in the form of retired school buses between employees housing location to the actual work site and return at the end of the workday without cost to the worker.

How to apply

Phone
+18639900895

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Official source

U.S. DOL SeasonalJobs

Case number
JO-A-300-26251-220487
Verification
Last verified: September 20, 2026
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