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OCCUPATION · AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

H-2A jobs for Agricultural equipment operator (tractor driver).

755 active H-2A jobs in this occupation. Operates tractors, harvesters, sprayers and other farm equipment for soil preparation, planting, crop care and harvesting.

What they do

  • Operate tractors and implements to plow, plant and harvest.
  • Do basic maintenance and refueling of machines.
  • Follow routes and planting or application patterns.
  • Work as a team during the harvest, often on long shifts.

Common requirements

  • Verifiable experience with the type of machine in the job.
  • Basic knowledge of maintenance and safety.
  • In some cases, a valid driver's license.
  • Availability for peak harvest periods.

Tips for applying

  • List the make, model and type of implement you have operated, and for how long.
  • Confirm whether the job is for a custom harvesting crew that moves between states.
  • See the guide to tractor operator jobs on our blog.

Latest jobs

H-2AH-300-26268-260649

Farmworker

Shafer Farms Inc.

Location
Leola, SOUTH DAKOTA
Pay
$13.19 / hour
Start date
Start: 12/1/2026
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H-2AH-300-26268-261006

Farm Worker

Gordon and Robs Enterprise

Location
Jud, NORTH DAKOTA
Pay
$14.29 / hour
Start date
Start: 9/30/2026
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H-2AH-300-26260-243169

Farm Worker

Catch-22 Trucking LLC

Location
Sumner, MISSISSIPPI
Pay
$9.95 / hour
Start date
Start: 12/1/2026
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H-2AH-300-26261-244448

Farm Worker

Circle B Farms

Location
Robstown, TEXAS
Pay
$12.27 / hour
Start date
Start: 12/1/2026
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H-2AH-300-26265-251972

Farmworker

Dome Valley Farms, Inc.

Location
Wellton, ARIZONA
Pay
$17.75 / hour
Start date
Start: 12/1/2026
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Most common job titles

  • Agricultural Equipment Operator · 191
  • Ag Equipment Operator · 134
  • Agricultural Equipment Operators · 103
  • Farm Worker · 27
  • Grain Storage Facility Operator · 18
  • Equipment Operator · 17
  • Agriculture Equipment Operator · 14
  • Farmworker · 13
  • Farm Worker General · 11
  • Farm Laborer · 10

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What does a agricultural equipment operator (tractor driver) do on the H-2A?

Operates tractors, harvesters, sprayers and other farm equipment for soil preparation, planting, crop care and harvesting. Main duties: operate tractors and implements to plow, plant and harvest; do basic maintenance and refueling of machines; follow routes and planting or application patterns; work as a team during the harvest, often on long shifts.

How many H-2A jobs for agricultural equipment operator (tractor driver) are there?

Today H2A Works lists 755 active H-2A jobs in this occupation, mainly in Texas, Florida, Iowa. The number changes as employers publish or close job orders.

What are the most common requirements?

Verifiable experience with the type of machine in the job. Basic knowledge of maintenance and safety. In some cases, a valid driver's license. Availability for peak harvest periods. The exact requirements are in each job's description.

Do I have to pay to get an H-2A job?

No. Employers and their agents may not charge workers recruitment or certification fees. Be wary of anyone who sells jobs or promises guaranteed hiring.