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Position: Agricultural Equipment Operator
Requirements: Job requires extensive walking and exposure to extreme outdoor temperatures. Employer will conduct post-hire drug tests at no cost to the employee to enforce a drug free workplace policy. Failing a drug test will result in termination. Employer will conduct post-hire
criminal background checks at no cost to the employee and will not employ anyone with a felony/theft criminal background. Must be
able to lift 50 lbs. Job requires a regular drivers license and 3 months experience.
Job Description: We have a farm in Colorado where we raise millet, wheat and corn. We need seasonal employees to assist with all aspects of growing these crops. Employees will need to drive tractor for tillage operations, operate a sprayer for fertilizer application and weed control.
Employees will also need to complete maintenance and repair of equipment used on the farm and assist in harvesting and hauling of grain. The employer, at its sole discretion, may grant pay increases based on factors such as performance, longevity, and/or experience. Workers returning for a consecutive season will be paid at their previous season's rate if that rate exceeds the current published rate
Anticipated Hours of Work Per Week: 48 hrs. per week
Schedule: Monday - Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm.
Anticipated Period of Employment: 02/15/2026 to 12/15/2026
Application Deadline: 07/16/2026
Job Location: Akron, CO.
Pay: $20.02
Effective 1/1/25: Overtime must be paid after 48 hours/week, or 56 hours/week for up to 22 "peak weeks" for highly seasonal employers
