11/07/2022
Fagerberg Farms is a diverse farming operation located in Northern Colorado raising onions, grain and silage corn, wheat, and alfalfa. Operating since 1885, Fagerberg Farms seeks to continuously implement and stay relevant with new farming technologies while remaining true to the processes that have built our farming operation. Equipment is updated frequently with most of the tractor fleet utilizing RTK guidance and truck fleet includes all well-maintained late models. Our irrigation methods include overhead, flood, and drip irrigation. The current farm crew has tremendous farming experience and intelligence and looks forward to adding a like-minded individual to their team. Fagerberg Farms’ parent company, Fagerberg Produce, is a leader in storing packing, and shipping high-quality onions to US retail outlets 52 weeks per year.
Job Type: Full Time, Salaried
Job Duties:
-The Farm Equipment Operator will operate a tractor to move materials, field work and crops throughout the year and harvest
-Fasten implements, such as discs, plows, and rollers to tractor with hitch pins
-Spray fertilizer or material solutions, using spray equipment to control insects, fungus and w**d growth, and diseases
-Operate farm equipment to move materials, tow trailers, pull out objects embedded in ground
-Implement & monitor sensors (and precision tracking equipment)
-Assist in setting up irrigation systems
-Perform daily preventative maintenance procedures and safety inspections on equipment
-Assist with mechanical harvesting of crops
-Assist in general mechanical repairs of equipment
-Move equipment safely on the road from different field locations
-Driving and carrying out regular maintenance and repairs of tractors and other farm implements
-Operating farm equipment safely and efficiently
-Collecting and distributing farm data as needed
-Operating tractors with RTK guidance systems equipment to prepare fields
-Reporting any faults or concerns to the Farm Manager and other relevant stakeholders
-Completing minor repairs to tractor and farm equipment
-Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
-High School Diploma or equivalent
-One to two years farm labor experience including working with irrigation systems;
or equivalent combination of education and experience
-Experienced operating farms equipment
-Valid Driver’s License
-Proven, reliable work history
Additional Required Qualifications:
-Ability to work with minimal supervision
-Must be skilled in use of hand tools
-Ability to apply common sense, understand and carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form
-Effective communication and problem-solving skills
-One to two years' previous experience in a farm environment
Preferred Qualifications:
-Knowledge of techniques and equipment for commercial planting, spraying, fertilizing, and growing
-Three plus years previous experience
-Bilingual English/Spanish
-Welding/Fabrication experience
Physical Demands:
-Environmental exposure- cold/wet conditions (40 ° or below), heat (99° or above)
-Must be able to lift/push-pull/carry up to 50 lbs.
Benefits:
-Competitive compensation
-Company vehicle, company cell phone
-Health insurance
-401K with employer match
-Paid vacation
-No livestock so hours are reduced in winter months
-Family-oriented company
-Great community and schools
-State of the art facilities
-Flexible schedule
-Relocation assistance
-Additional benefits possible
