Farm Worker
Employer
County Road 526
Minter City, MS 38944
United States
Job description
Job duties will include operating large farm equipment, tractors, sprayers and combines to till soil, prepare fields, plant, irrigate, cultivate, fertilize, spray, and harvest crops; tending to drainage ditches and culverts in the fields and on farm property to ensure proper drainage of the fields; performing irrigation duties such as operating a pipe machine to put out poly pipe, poking holes in the pipe and removing the pipe from the fields; loading planters and sprayers; using shovels to clear debris; using hand tools in the fields and when repairing equipment; walking rice levees and installing and maintaining rice gates; maintaining and cleaning the shop area; washing equipment; and performing mechanical repair and maintenance on all farm equipment. There are few typical days and workers may be required to change duties and/or locations often and engage in various general functions. Daily duties may vary depending on crop, weather, and field conditions. The employer reserves the right to increase workers' pay or provide bonuses based on tenure, performance, or other factors that are solely based on the discretion of the employer.
Special Requirements
Basic literacy and math skills required. Applicant must have, or be able to obtain, a driver's license within 30 days of hire. A criminal background check may be conducted post hire at the employer's expense to ensure the employees and equipment are in a safe environment. Increase or bonus may be possible based on experience and merit. Workers will sit, walk, stoop, and lift for prolonged periods of time. Workers will work outside in hot, cold, wet, or dry weather.