*Jobseekers* If you are interested in the 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. JOB TITLE: Farm Worker REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years old and hold or be able to obtain a valid driver's license within 30-90 days of hire. Worker must be able to lift up to 75lbs and will also need to endure extensive sitting in tractor, potential to get dirty, pushing and pulling. Must also be able to perform basic mechanical ability and tractor operation. Must have at least 3 months prior experience working on a vegetable crop farm, handling both manual and machine-operated tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Workers must also be able to perform manual as well as mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. Position is performed in a drug/alcohol-free work zone an after-hire, workers may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. JOB DESCRIPTION: All job duties are closely and directly related to the production of vegetable crops and any combination of the following tasks will be performed, to include: Drive and operate potato equipment to plant, cultivate, harvest, and store potatoes. Till soil, plant and cultivate winter potatoes. Pay attention to crop quality and sort as needed. Tow harvesting equipment. Drive potato trucks to transport potatoes to storage area and packing facility on the farm. Assist with packing and bagging potatoes in the packing facility on the farm. Make sure packaging facility is clean and sanitized. Maintain safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat at all times. Comply with procedures, rules and regulation. Organize warehouse and work area on the farm. General lubrication, service (check floods) and mechanical repair to farm machinery. Will be responsible for building and yard repair, as well as various projects that worker may be assigned. Must keep accurate and detailed field and crop records. ANTICIPATED HOURS OF WORK PER WEEK: Forty (40) hours per week. Monday through Friday (Seven (7) hours per day) 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM; and Saturdays (Five (5) hours per day). *Workers must be available to work weekends and 12 hour shifts as needed, beginning and ending times will vary depending on the weather conditions and work load. The workload is unpredictable depending on the season, and workers must be available to work as needed. ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: March 2, 2025 to December 31, 2025. APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 1, 2025. JOB LOCATION: Center, Saguache County, Colorado. PAY: $17.84 per hour, paid weekly, plus room and board. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience. Employer provides housing and daily transportation to/from work-site for Employees only. Housing located in Alamosa, Alamosa County, Colorado. *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. * HOW TO APPLY: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please contact local South Central Workforce Center in Monte Vista or Alamosa. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost). WFC STAFF: Official Job Announcement (ETA 790) is attached to this job posting under "Documents".