Need 1 full time, seasonal, temporary Shuttle Driver/Farmworker to work in Blooming Prairie, MN, and at locations in Mower, Olmsted, Goodhue, Blue Earth, Faribault, Nicollet, Rice, Dodge Counties in Minnesota. From: 07/01/2024 to 11/10/2024 Work: 40 hrs./week, Mon.-Fri. 7 hrs./day, Sat. 5 hrs./day. Seven (7) hours per day, Monday through Friday, and five (5) hours Saturday, is normal. However, the worker may be requested but not required to work additional hours per day depending upon the condition of the crop, weather, maturity of the crop and market conditions. As required in MN, all hours worked in excess of 48 hours in a work week will be paid at 1.5 times the regular rate of pay. Minnesota ESST Law: Beginning 01/01/2024, an employee earns one hour of sick and safe time for every 30 hours of worked time and can earn up to 48 hours each year. Corn Detassel - $84.00 per clean acre; (minimum 0.10 acres per hour); Estimated wage rate is $21.00/hour or 0.25/acre per hour; $18.50 per hour guaranteed. Must Apply By: 09/06/2024 JOB DUTIES: Shuttle Bus Driver: Follow safety procedures and inspect bus. Follow safety regulations when picking up workers at hotel/living quarters and transporting workers to work site. Keep vehicle clean, transfer workers from one worksite to another when necessary. Transport workers back to hotel at the end of the workday. Operating a company vehicle during the period of employment the driver must possess a valid CDL. Complete accident reports when needed. Job also includes: Process, package and sort seed packets, and prepare seeds for planting. The worker will walk down the aisles between the plants in the corn fields, for the purpose of detasseling seed corn, remove rogue plants, weeds and volunteer corn plants from seed corn production fields. Corn Pollination - Including shoot bagging, tassel bagging, pollination, phenotypical data collection such as but not limited to plant height, ear height, leaf angles. General Farm Labor: Workers may be required to perform general farm labor job duties including cleanup of working area or other tasks as needed. The employer will provide the tools, supplies or equipment as necessary to perform the described job duties without charge to the worker. Must be available for entire period requested by the employer. JOB REQUIREMENTS: (24) months experience, able to work outdoors, in extreme temperatures, with extensive walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, frequent stooping or bending over, and repetitive movements; criminal background check post hire and possible drug test post hire at employer's expense; no minimum education requirement. Valid CDL. EMPLOYER ASSURANCES: Work guaranteed for 3/4 of contract period, starting with date of arrival at work site. Employer provides free housing for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Employer pays inbound transportation and subsistence to work site upon 50% completion of work contract for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of at least $15.88 per day during travel to a maximum of $59.00 per day with receipts. Required work-related tools and supplies provided free of charge by employer. APPLLICATION PROCESS: Contact MN DEED/FLC via Mail or Fax: MN DEED/FLC, Attn: H-2A#24-366, JO#14059652 180 E Fifth St., Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101-1678 FAX: 651-297-7722 CALL: Mary Garcia, FLC Coordinator 651-259-7513 Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.