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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

1

Job Duties:

Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of sod, millet, grass hay, and alfalfa. The majority of the work activities during the overall contract period, however, will be related to agricultural equipment operation. General Farm Work will include the following responsibilities: maintain, drive, attach, and operate farm implements/tractors/equipment to till soil, plant, cultivate, fertilize, and harvest crops; make minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on farm machinery; operate/maintain sod harvesters/mowing equipment/tractors/forklifts/trucks/trailers; may mix and/or spray chemicals (according to appropriate restrictive use laws, when/if applicable); remove undesirable and excess growth from crops or farm grounds; sow grass seed and plant plugs of sod; cut/roll/stack/load/unload sod; mow/trim/dig/rake/tend sod; prepare crop for shipment; place sod on pallets; observe general condition of sod and apply the appropriate care; harvest sod with sod cutter/tractor; trap/poison pests; paint/repair/maintain farm structures; maintain/repair fencing; perform general cleanup of farm areas; operate vehicle, motor bike, or all-terrain vehicle in the course of performing duties; drive, load/unload farm trucks and Ag exempt, non CDL semi-trucks; transport crops from field to storage and/or market; haul trailer alongside crew loading crop or adjacent to harvesting machine and regulates speed to keep abreast of crew; haul loaded trailers from field to highway or worksite to worksite; may haul crop over public roads to market not to exceed 70 miles from the farm. Irrigation duties will include the following: operate, maintain and repair pivot system; turn on pump; turn valves to start flow of water; lubricate, adjust, repair, and replace parts such as sprinkler heads and drive chains using hand tools; observe revolving sprinklers and adjust to ensure proper operation and uniform distribution of water; install/remove pipe; various irrigation and farming equipment, such as gear boxes and pivot tires, can weigh up to and including 100 pounds.

Job Classification:

45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

Applicants must have 3 months experience with growing sod and operating sod equipment and provide the contact information of at least one reference who can verify experience and performance. Applicants hired must be able to obtain a valid drivers license as driving on public roads may be required.

Number of Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

6:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Brackett Creek Sod Farm, Inc.

Location:

Calhan, CO 80808

Worksite

Address:

22245 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80928

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-25002-589477

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

1/10/2025

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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