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La Tierra De Esmeralda, Inc. Farm Worker in Commerce City, Colorado
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: May be required to take post hire random drug and/or alcohol tests, at no cost to the worker. Lifting requirement of 75lbs, Exposure to extreme temps, extensive pushing of pulling, extensive sitting or walking, frequent stooping or bending over and repetitive movements.
Job description: workers will perform duties associated with planting, cultivating and harvesting sod/turfgrass. Aid in soil preparation, clear fields, sod, sow grass seed, plant plugs, cuts, rolls and stacks, weed, hoe, propagate, water, fertilize, spray, monitor trim, load, transport and discard sod, bag certified grass seed, load/unload pallets, aid in both center pivot and traveling gun irrigation systems, diesel and electric irrigation pumps. Transport and install sod produced on farm. Operate farm equipment, drive field trucks in and around farm. Exposure to extreme temp, repetitive movements, extensive pushing, pulling walking and frequent stooping Involves lifting and carrying of 75 lbs frequently The hours listed represent the normal work schedule. Due to the nature of the duties and weather it is the prevailing practice to work substantially more, less or different hours than those listed, sometimes for extended periods of time. When the number of hours for a week exceeds the number listed then, the worker may be offered, but not required, to work more hours. Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on the weekend, a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time.
Anticipated hours of work per week: 40 hrs
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
Anticipated period of employment: 3/5/2025 to 12/1/2025
Application deadline: 7/18/25
Job location: Commerce City / Adams County
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.
* Contact the local workforce center for more information.
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