Tractor Operator – Fairgrown Farm


Contact information
Farm Address:
260 Wargo Rd
Pennington , New Jersey, 08534

Primary Contact: Liv Nigro
Primary Phone:
    Type:
Cell
    Number: 732-912-9194
    Email: liv@fairgrownfarm.com

Website: https://www.fairgrownfarm.com

Internship information
General Farm Description: Fairgrown Farm is a CSA-based organic farm in Pennington, NJ. We grow a variety of vegetables on our farm and work with other local farmers to offer a wide diversity of crops.

CRAFT Member Farm? Yes

Internship Starts: April 2026
Internship Ends: November 2026 (potential for year round employment)
Number of Internship Available: 1
Application Deadline: 3/1/26
Minimum Length of Stay: November 2026

Internship Details:

We are seeking a Tractor Operator/Mechanic to join our vegetable production crew. This position would work alongside the Field Manager operating 80 HP tractors and implements for a variety of tasks such as tillage, bed prep, cultivation, planting, loading/unloading pallets, etc. Other day to day responsibilities include routine machinery maintenance such as oil changes and fluid refills, as well as machinery repairs and property maintenance tasks.

Candidates should have at least 2 seasons of tractor operation experience, ability to operate front end loaders, and experience with implements used in vegetable production. Familiarity with machinery repairs is a plus but willing to train applicants on expanding these skills. We are looking for an able bodied candidate with a strong work ethic and ability to learn quickly. Applicants may be asked to come to the farm for a hands-on interview to display skills.

We are a rapidly growing business with an innovative business model. The right candidate could expect excellent career growth and bonuses, if they share in the vision and help build an incredible community farm with us!


Educational Opportunities: Able to attend local farm educational opportunities as they come up.

Skills Desired: 2 years tractor experience with some baseline mechanical knowledge.

Meals: No

Stipend: Applicants will be paid a competitive hourly wage

Housing: No

Preferred method of Contact: Email