*Job Seekers* If you are interested in this position, meet the experience requirements, and are willing to commit to the entire contract period, please go to your local workforce center to be apprised of all terms and conditions of employment and application instructions. Position: Ag. Equipment Operator/Sod/ Irrigation Worker 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. Job description: 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 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. Anticipated hours of work per week: 40 hours per week. Schedule: Mon - Fri 7 hours per day. Sat 5 hours. Anticipated period of employment: 03/15/25 to 11/15/25 Application deadline: 7/15/25 Job location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Pay: $17.84 Effective 1/1/25, overtime must be paid after 48 hours worked per week, or 56 hours worked per week for up to 22 "peak weeks" for highly seasonal employers. (NOT required to add for range positions) * Contact the local workforce center for more information. ***WFC STAFF: OFFICIAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT (ETA 790A) IS ATTACHED TO THIS JOB POSTING UNDER "DOCUMENTS" FLSA exempt; no overtime paid (not required to add for non-range positions) (required to be added for range position job orders ONLY)