H-2A

Manure Applicator

Job conditions

Liquid slurry manure is pumped into tanker, and applicators are to directly apply to crop fields utilizing pumps, tractors, and hoses to move the manure to crop fields. Monitoring pig health while pumping manure into tanks. Workers must apply grease to equipment daily, operate tractors and pumps to fill manure tanks, change oil in tractors, and fuel up tractors. Workers are responsible for preparing, maintaining, cleaning and operating all machinery and equipment used for the handling of the manure. Workers will be responsible for record keeping gallons hauled on farm ground, operating GPS systems to apply manure, and tearing down and setting up load stands and hoses. Workers may need to be proficient in tractor and pump operations. Equipment operated may include: ATV, pick-up truck, flat-bed trailers pulled behind a pick-up truck, tractors, and skid loader. Power washing and disinfection of tractors, pumps, load stands, and pumps at the facilities where manure is removed may also be completed. Daily equipment observations and maintenance, pulling trailers with trucks, will be required. Workers may assist in outdoor property and building maintenance and upkeep. Workers will assist with any manure tank maintenance/repairs, and if any minor tractor repairs are needed. Workers will help to maintain the repair/storage shop in working order. Please see ETA 790 Addendum for additional
details/specifics.