Farm Worker

Job description

Duties may include: Drive and operate farm machinery to plant, spray, cultivate, harvest and store grain crops. Attach farm implements such as a plow, disc and drill to tractor. Till soil, plant and cultivate grain. tow harvesting equipment, drive and operate self-propelled combine. Pull weeds in field and haul to burn hole as well as maintain grounds on the farm. Repair irrigation pipe and use equipment involved with irrigation crops. General lubrication, service, check fluids and incidental repair to farm machinery. Must be able to operate a high boy sprayer. Must be knowledgeable in irrigation as 100% of crops are irrigated, & other related Farm Worker activities as per SOC/OES 45-2091 (onetonline.org).

Possible weekend/holiday work.

Special Requirements

Must be 18 years of age. Worker has 3 days from date of hire to show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Static strength; exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, unload, carry objects up to 60lbs (possible 2-person); may climb, walk, stand, reach, balance, sit, stoop, bend, squat, wash, clean: equip, grounds, area. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified. Variable weather conditions may apply. Worker must be able to obtain a valid US Driver's License within 2 weeks of reporting to work.