Tractor Operator

Worden Farm is a 125-acre farm in Punta Gorda, Florida, using sustainable agriculture practices to produce top-quality certified-organic specialty crops.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate tractors, spreaders, tillers, and other farming equipment safely and efficiently
• Assist with field prep, planting, fertilizing, cultivation, irrigation, harvest, packing, and other agricultural tasks
• Perform basic maintenance such as oil changes, greasing, and minor repairs
• Set up, maintain, and repair irrigation components, including mainlines, drip lines, pipe, valves, pumps, and filters
• Operate irrigation pumps and manage watering schedules
• Keep tools and supplies clean and organized
• Follow all safety protocols and directions

Qualifications:

• Experience running farm machinery, irrigation, or similar equipment is preferred
• Good work ethic, dependable, follows directions, and works well with others
• Valid driver’s license required
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred for team communication
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs and work outside in all weather conditions

Schedule: Hours generally are 40 hours per week; may vary seasonally.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching

Application Question(s):

• What hourly pay are you expecting for this role?

Work Location: In person