Farm work in the United States is one of the most reliable routes for foreign workers, because the H-2A visa has no annual cap. A potato and grain farm in Colorado's San Luis Valley is now hiring a large team. Consaul Farms LLC has an ACTIVE H-2A job order on the U.S. Department of Labor's official SeasonalJobs.dol.gov site for 46 Agricultural Equipment Operators in Center, Colorado, paying $20.28 per hour. The season is long: 1 January to 1 November 2027, almost ten months of work.
If you have some experience with tractors or farm machinery, this is worth a close look.
Job Details at a Glance
- Employer: Consaul Farms LLC
- Job title: Ag Equipment Operator (Agricultural Equipment Operators, SOC 45-2091)
- Location: 4112 County Road 51, Center, CO 81125
- Openings: 46
- Pay: $20.28 per hour (the DOL page also shows "18.11 (H2A)" under additional wage information, so read the job order for the full wage terms)
- Season: 1 January 2027 to 1 November 2027
- Hours: 35 hours per week, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM; the listing says overtime and holiday work are mandatory
- Experience: 3 months of verifiable, relevant experience
- Crops: barley, canola and potatoes
- Visa type: H-2A (temporary agricultural work)
- DOL case number: H-300-26292-308067
What the Work Involves
According to the DOL listing, operators drive and run farm machinery to plant, cultivate, harvest and store grain crops, including tractors, combines and irrigation equipment. Workers attach implements such as ploughs, discs, sprayers and harvesters, load and unload crops using conveyors, forklifts and transfer augers, sort products on conveyors and remove rotten ones, and help adjust, repair and service machines. The listing also mentions driving trucks to haul crops, supplies or workers, but clearly states that no CDL and no commercial truck driving is required.
Requirements
- 3 months of positive, verifiable farm machinery or related experience
- Able to speak English
- Able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds and do physically demanding work with long walking, pushing and pulling
- Comfortable with extreme temperatures
- Follow strict biosecurity, food safety and company rules
- Some roles may need a valid driving licence within 30 days of hire
- No minimum education required
Visa Sponsorship, Housing and Fees
This is an employer-sponsored H-2A job. Under the H-2A rules (20 CFR 655.122 and 655.135), employers must give workers who cannot return home each day housing at no cost, and they must not charge workers recruitment fees, either directly or through recruiters. StateTally's summary of the DOL data lists employer housing for this order. Travel costs are also covered under H-2A rules once you finish half of the contract. The DOL page does not state who pays the visa fee itself, so check the full job order or ask the employer in writing.
H-2A visas are normally only for citizens of countries on the U.S. government's yearly H-2A eligible countries list, so check it before applying.
How to Apply
- Step 1: Read the official listing and job order: https://seasonaljobs.dol.gov/jobs/H-300-26292-308067
- Step 2: Contact the employer through the details on the DOL page: email consaulap@gmail.com or call +1 719 588 8615.
- Step 3: In a short English email, include your full name, country, phone or WhatsApp number, the farm machines you have operated and for how long, and confirm you can work from 1 January to 1 November 2027.
- Step 4: Attach a CV and a reference letter from a past farm employer to prove your experience.
Tips to Stand Out
- Name the machines. Tractors, combines, harvesters and irrigation systems are all relevant.
- Show repair skills. Basic mechanical work is part of the job.
- Get references ready. The employer asks for verifiable experience.
- Plan for the climate. The San Luis Valley is high and cold in winter and hot in summer.
Scam Warning
Never pay anyone to get this job or an H-2A visa. Recruitment fees are banned under H-2A rules. Use only the contacts on the official DOL page, and do not trust "agents" who sell "USA farm visas" on social media.
Disclaimer
This post is for information only. Details come from the official DOL listing re-checked on 1 November 2026 and may change or close at any time. The Motivators is not a recruiter and is not connected to this employer.
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