Fish Farm Worker

Job description

Position involves relatively skilled, hands-on farm work required throughout all assigned job tasks for the production of live catfish for sale to other farms or producers. Job tasks such as, but not limited to, operating farm equipment on or near fishponds to corral fish into various seine and sock nets; operating loader attachment to move fish from nets to live tanks onboard independent live-haul trucks; guiding, positioning, and releasing fish from attachment into live tanks. Count and weigh fish.

While performing other farm duties, monitor and observe fish characteristics such as, but not limited to, behavior, rate of weight gain, survival, and or signs of diseases. Monitor and maintain pond water oxygen levels and pond water quality levels to include the performance of standard water quality tests. Support aquaculture fish rearing activities such as feeding fish using farm vehicles and tractors and making determinations about the amount and type of feed.

Engage in aquaculture fish hatchery activities such as, but not limited to, sorting and collecting breeding age sexually mature fish from ponds; milking eggs from fish; collecting sperm; monitoring and adjusting incubation tubes and fish tank, depth, flow rate and water temperature. Clean fish tanks using pressure washer, chemicals, and brushes. Remove fish from hatchery. Use farm equipment/vehicles to move live fish from pond to pond on the farm and very occasionally to a local customer after harvest. JOB DUTIES DESCRIPTION CONTINUED IN ADDENDUM C.

Special Requirements

Previous work experience (3 months) in an agriculture or farm environment required. Valid drivers license at hire or ability to obtain license within 30 days post-hire required. Previous equipment maintenance work experience required. SEE ADDENDUM C