Haywagon Driver

Lattin Farms; Fallon (NV); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Lattin Farms is seeking a Haywagon Driver to safely operate a 20-foot haywagon and transport guests through the pumpkin patch and back during the Fall Festival. You will assist guests with loading/unloading, enforce safety rules, perform basic equipment checks, and provide a friendly, host-like experience for visitors of all ages in an outdoor setting.

This seasonal, part-time role offers a dynamic outdoor work environment, teamwork with festival staff, and the joy of helping families create

Qualifications

• Experience driving a tractor is preferred.
• Experience with a standard transmission is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safe Tractor & Wagon Operation
• Passenger Care & Loading Assistance
• Safety Rules Enforcement
• Equipment Inspections & Care
• Festival Guest Hospitality

Skills

Tractor operation

Passenger care

Safety awareness

Job description

As a Haywagon Driver, you will play a crucial role in providing guests with a classic, memorable, and safe fall experience. You will operate a small tractor pulling a 20-foot haywagon, transporting visitors of all ages through the farm to the pumpkin patch and back. This role demands unwavering attention to safety, exceptional situational awareness, and a welcoming, customer-focused attitude. Beyond driving, you will actively assist guests with loading and unloading, maintain boarding safety, and act as an approachable host while on the trail.

Responsibilities

• Safe Tractor & Wagon Operation
• Passenger Care & Loading Assistance
• Safety Rules Enforcement
• Equipment Inspections & Care
• Festival Guest Hospitality

Nice to have

• Prior Experience driving a tractor
• Experience with a standard transmission

What's great in the job?

• Unbeatable Atmosphere & Holiday Energy: Instead of a sterile indoor setting, staff work outdoors among pumpkin patches, hayrides, firepitsmoke, and crisp autumn weather. Guests arrive excited to celebrate, creating a joyous, high-energy backdrop every shift.
• Building Joy for Families & Children: Festival workers play a direct role in creating cherished yearly traditions for families, school groups, and couples. Providing memorable experiences brings a genuine sense of purpose to customer service.
• Strong Team Camaraderie: Seasonal festival teams form tight-knit bonds quickly. Working together through busy weekend rushes creates a fun, high-spirited, "in-the-trenches" community among coworkers.

Benefits to you

Each employee has a chance to make a dramatic impact in helping guests have an incredible experience at the Fall Festival.You can make a real contribution to their enjoyment.

1. Accelerating Essential Professional Skills

• Crisis Management & Agility: Handling high-volume crowds teaches real-time prioritization and calmness under pressure.
• Communication Mastery: Interacting with diverse groups (children, parents, seniors) sharpens verbal communication, active listening, and body language awareness .
• Problem-Solving Autonomy: Resolving order issues or guest questions on the fly builds decision-making confidence.

Seasonal and guest-facing roles demonstrate reliability, adaptability, and emotional intelligence. Employers in corporate, medical, hospitality, and management sectors value candidates with proven experience in fast‑paced, customer‑centric environments.

Regularly engaging with new people expands social comfort zones. Employees learn how to read team dynamics, recognize emotional cues from guests, and adjust their approach accordingly.

Unlike long‑term projects with delayed results, guest‑facing roles offer direct, real‑time rewards. Seeing a smiling child, receiving a sincere "thank you," or helping a smooth shift run well provides immediate validation.