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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Agricultural Equipment Operator

9520 Ag LLC

Granada, CO

$17.84 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+16208059856
Email address to Apply:
nicole@blueskybooks.org

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
25
Job Duties:
• Operate self-propelled custom class harvesting machines to chop corn, grass, or other forage crops. • Monitor machine performance and crop quality during operation and report any issues to supervisor. • Perform daily maintenance checks, including greasing, blade sharpening, and clearing blockages. • Adjust speed of cutters, blowers, conveyors, and height of cutting head. Change cutting head as appropriate for crops. • Keep interior and exterior of all equipment clean. • Operate tractors with heavy silage blades to pack chopped silage in bunkers or piles. • Drive heavy trucks to transport crops between the field and storage site. • Load and unload chopped forage efficiently and safely. • Driver transporter truck to haul harvesting equipment between work locations. • Comply with all road and farm safety protocols. • Assist in repairs and adjustments in the field and shop as needed. • Run for parts, fuel, or supplies as needed. • Be available to assist in other farm or shop duties during downtime or poor weather. • Assist with other harvest or farm duties as needed. • Prepare fields by tilling, planting, fertilizing, and irrigating crops. • Operate or assist with operation of farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, loaders, and heavy trucks. • Repair and maintain fences, irrigation lines, and general farm facilities. • Assist in the cleaning, maintenance, and organization of work areas and equipment. • Perform other related farm duties as assigned by the supervisor. Workers who possess a valid driver’s license and meet all applicable legal requirements, including holding a doctor’s certificate as required by 29 CFR § 500.105, may be asked to drive vehicles for transporting workers, goods, or commodities on company business. This task is voluntary, compensable, and not a mandatory job duty. Workers without a valid driver’s license or doctor’s certificate will still be fully eligible for employment and are not disqualified from any other job responsibilities outlined in this application.
Job Classification:
45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
2
Special Requirements:
2 months experience in agricultural equipment operation. All employees must obtain a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire. Employer reserves the right to conduct employer-paid upon-suspicion and post-accident drug testing. Any employee who declines to take or fails a drug test will be immediately terminated.
Number of Hours Per Week:
54
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
9520 Ag LLC
Location:
Lamar, CO 81052

Worksite

Address:
28001 County Road 22 5/10, Granada, CO 81041

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-25322-419520
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
$17.84 (H2A hourly AEWR)
Date Posted:
12/1/2025
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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