Root 5 Farm is heading into our 11th year on this land over-looking the river and excited to have a fun, hard-working, skilled team of local food and farm enthusiasts.
We're still looking for a few folks to round out our crew and want to get to know you as our potential Equipment Operator.
Job Details:
Full Time, Seasonal
40-45 hours/week March - December
* winter work is available for the right candidate
* paid vacation time in the off season*
Pay range $17-$20/hour
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate our small fleet of tractors and other production equipment under the direction of the farm manager.
- Tractor work includes primary tillage, bed prep, planting, mowing, spreading amendments, cultivation, laying plastic, bed lifting for harvest, cover-cropping, and general field upkeep.
- Assist with equipment maintenance.
- Assist with the design and construction of new equipment and infrastructure.
- Work with the Crop Production Assistant to set up and run irrigation system.
- Participate in additional aspects of field work and food production including weeding, mulching, pruning, trellising, tarping, harvesting, washing, and packing.
- Be an active member of a small team to take on projects, solve problems, and work together.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ideal candidate will have 3+ years prior experience with equipment operation on a similar scale (10-30 acres), be mechanically minded, and have stellar communication skills.
- Carpentry skills are a plus!
Please send your resume, cover letter, and references to [email protected] and [email protected]