*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: Farm Worker Requirements: Job requires a minimum of 1 month prior experience pruning and thinning peach and pear trees & 3 months experience driving farm tractors. Must be able to climb up & down ladder with heavy 35 lbs pack, carry 50 lbs ladder, and pick 20 1/2 bushel buckets of fruit per hour to retain employment. Workers should be able to work on their feet in stooped positions for long periods of time. Repetitive movements and extensive walking are often required. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray, related chemicals etc. may affect worker's ability to perform the job. Field workers are exposed to a range of climatic conditions ranging from cool and wet to hot and dry. Temperatures may range from 10 degrees F to 100 degrees F depending on the season and time of day. Workers may be required to work during occasional rain showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Workers must possess both the strength and stamina to do the work required. This includes the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. Upon occasion, work will be required on Saturdays and offered, but not required, on Sundays. Workers must work at a sustained, vigorous pace and make bona fide efforts to work projectively and consistently in a manner that is reasonable under the climate and other working conditions experienced. Workers must perform in a manner reasonably consistent with the amount, quality and efficiency of work accomplished by their coworkers. Persons seeking employment as experienced farm worker must be available for the ENTIRE period requested by the employer. Job Description: In addition to pruning, thinning and harvesting, workers may be asked to perform any combinations of general farm tasks including, but not limited to, planting, weeding, cultivating, tilling, transplanting, laying out irrigation pipe, installing sprinklers, assisting in repairing fences, unloading trucks, clearing fields, raking and burning brush, rock picking and any other of a number of tasks necessary in raising crops of maximum quality. Workers will be provided and expected to safely use task-appropriate tools such as shovels, hoes, tampers, saws, shears and various implements and other tools. Anticipated Hours of Work Per Week: 40 hours per week Schedule: Mon-Fri (7 hours), Sat (5 hours) - 6 AM - 2 PM Anticipated Period of Employment: 07/14/2025 - 09/14/2025 Application Deadline: 08/14/2025 Job Location: Palisade, CO Pay: $17.84 Per hour, paid weekly 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. Contact the Mesa County Workforce for more information. WFC STAFF: OFFICIAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT (ETA 790) IS ATTACHED TO THIS JOB POSTING UNDER DOCUMENTS