General Farm/irrigation Worker
Employer
864 Plymouth Ranch Road
Smith Valley, NV 89430
United States
Job description
The workers will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production
of alfalfa and grass hay. The majority of the work activities during the overall contract
period, however, will be related to general farm irrigation. General farm work include
the following responsibilities: maintaining, driving, attaching, and operating farm
implements/tractors/equipment to till, plant, cultivate, fertilize, and harvest crops;
make minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on farm machinery; may mix and/or
spray chemicals ( in accordance with appropriate restrictive use laws, where/if
applicable); eliminate undesirable and excessive growth of crops or agricultural land;
paint/repair/maintain farm structures; replace/repair fences; carry out general
cleaning of agricultural land; paint/repair/maintain farm structures; replace/repair
fences; carry out general cleaning of agricultural areas; operate vehicles, motor bike,
or all-terrain vehicles in the course of performing tasks.
Irrigation duties will include the following:
Pivots: operation, maintenance and repair system; observe revolving sprinkles and
adjust to ensure proper operation and uniform distribution of water.
Flood Irrigation: lift gate in side of flooded irrigation ditch / pipe permitting water to
flow into bordered section of field; shovel and pack dirt in low spots of embankment
or cut tranches in high areas to direct water flow; close gate in ditch/pipe when
bordered section of flooded: open gate or connect pipe to underground pipe system
that releases water flow into reservoir or ditch; shovel or ho e soil to clear
ditches/furrows and build embankments to appropriately channel water<, mix and
apply proper solutions to fill holes/cracks in pipes, ditches and spillways, and make
minor repairs to metal, concrete, and wooden frameworks in pipe and ditch valves
and gates.
Ensure that the cattle are properly fed. Keep their enclosures clean and free form any waste or debris.
Special Requirements
Applicants must have 20 days experience with flood irrigation. Applicants hired must be able to obtain a valid drivers license as driving on public roads may be required.