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MIKE & JIM KRUSE PAR Ag. Equipment Operator in Alamosa, Colorado
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Position: Ag. Equipment Operator
Requirements:
Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Lift and carry items
weighing up to 60 pounds. Workers must have positive verifiable experience relevant to the job and be capable of performing
physically demanding tasks. Workers must be able to speak English. Employees must adhere to strict biosecurity, company policies,
and food safety guidelines, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Certain roles may require a valid drivers license
within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record for operating company vehicles. Exceptional performance may be rewarded with
additional compensation or benefits at the employers discretion. Workers must be responsible, follow instructions, and comply with
attendance, punctuality, and work schedules, as repeated absenteeism, failure to meet job expectations, misconduct, insubordination,
or violations of safety protocols may result in termination.
Job Description:
Performs duties like: Drive and operate farm machinery to plant, cultivate, harvest and store grain crops. Attach farm implements, such as plow, disc, and drill to tractor. Till soil, plant and cultivate grain. Tow harvesting equipment. Drive and operate self-propelled combine. General lubrication, service and incidental repair to farm machinery. Drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, tools, or farm workers. Crops: Grain, Potatoes
Anticipated Hours of Work Per Week: 48 hrs per week
Schedule: Monday to Saturday 8am to 5pm
Anticipated Period of Employment: 5/1/26 to 11/15/26
Application Deadline: 8/8/26
Job Location: Alamosa, CO / Alamosa County
Pay: $20.02
Effective 1/1/25: Overtime must be paid after 48 hours/week, or 56 hours/week for up to 22 "peak weeks" for highly seasonal employers -