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Fairvue Farms, LLC

Farm Equipment Operator

Pay: $39,520/yr
Posted: 7 weeks ago
Location: Putnam, CT (Onsite)
Last Updated: 3 weeks ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 9/12/2026

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A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.

$35,241 / year median in Connecticut

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Farm Equipment Operator Putnam, CT 06260 $17
  • $21 an hour
  • Part-time, Full-time $17
  • $21 an hour
  • Part-time, Full-time Fairvue Farms is a third-generation family dairy farm located in Woodstock CT.
We are currently milking 1500 animals at this time. We are focused on producing the highest quality milk while preserving our land, our people, and our community. We are looking to add a new member to our Crops Team. Fairvue Farms is looking for an experienced, self-motivated, full time Farm Equipment Operator to help in the production of high-quality corn and forage silage. Our ideal candidate brings basic mechanical knowledge and is comfortable operating larger equipment. This is a key member of the team, and will be a leader in our production of high-quality crops. We are looking for someone who understands the importance of a healthy and happy herd and how the quality of feed directly affects that. The position does require additional hours during peak planting/harvest times of the year. We are looking for a team player, as this position may have to step in to do all the jobs on the farm. Pay will be dependent on experience. Key Employee Characteristics
  • Open and Honest Team Player Compassion toward animals Strong Work Ethic Be Flexible and able to cope with change Tech and systems savvy Good communication/organizational skills Key Employee Experience
  • Forage Harvester Experience Preferred Spray License a plus Heavy Equipment Operator Preferred CDL Class A a plus Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Operate Field Equipment in the planting, harvesting, and management of crops. Transportation of Feed, Bedding, and land application of manure Perform ground/facility/equipment maintenance Maintain accurate field records, inventory, and weight information Work closely with management to communicate feedback, field conditions, and areas of improvement Physical Demands
  • Able to do physically demanding work (lifting, standing, reaching) Able to work in a variety of weather Working at elevated positions, in dusty conditions, and around noisy equipment
Work Remotely No Pay:
$17.00
  • $21.
00 per hour
Work Location:
In person