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Zuber Farms, LLC Ag Equipment Operator in Byron, New York

1 Fulltime H-2A Seasonal Job available 04/28/2025- 01/31/2026.

Crops/Commodities: Crops Grown: Alfalfa, Corn, Wheat, Hay or Straw. Farm mechanics will perform regular preventative service, maintenance and repairs on various types of engines and farm equipment to ensure efficiency of operation. Job duties will include the regular servicing of farm harvesting/spray equipment, tractors and farm/transport vehicles used to transport product/supplies/farm workers. Inspect vehicles and equipment for wear, damage, or specific problems that might affect performance. Perform engine tune-ups, including diagnostics for repair or replacement, and adjust or replace items as necessary. Inspection and preventative service of equipment and machinery will regularly expose workers to moving mechanical parts. Perform welding activities, repair and change tires as needed. Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers are expected to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. 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.

Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break.

TERMINATION. Prior to any termination for cause, employer evaluates workers' performance of required tasks and compliance with Work Rules and other employer policies. Employer may terminate a worker for cause if the worker's performance consistently and/or substantially fails to satisfy the employer's reasonable expectations (in accordance with the criteria set forth herein), or otherwise engages in serious or egregious misconduct that endangers health, safety, or property.

Non-U.S. workers may be displaced as a result of one or more U.S. workers becoming available for the job during the employer's recruitment period.

Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
  • 6 months of experience
  • Exposure to extreme temperatures
  • Frequent stooping
  • Extensive pushing/pulling/sitting/walking, and repetitive movements

The full terms and conditions of the job (form ETA790a) should be reviewed and provided to qualified applicants from this website: seasonaljobs.dol.gov. For qualified applicants requiring a Spanish translation of this job order, please email DOCE@labor.ny.gov or call 1-877-466-9757. Please include the applicant name and job order number in your request.

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