General Farm/irrigation Worker
Employer
19720 Malt Road (field(s) within a 2 mile radius)
Caldwell, ID 83607
United States
Job description
Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of sweet corn seed, wheat, peas, beans, radish seed, turnip seed; hay and onions. The majority of the work activities during the overall contract period, however, will be related to general farm work/irrigation/crop production.
General Farm Work will include the following responsibilities:
Maintain, drive, attach and operate farm implements/tractors/equipment to till soil, plant, cultivate, fertilize and harvest crops; operate GPS; make minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on farm machinery; may mix and/or spray chemicals (according to appropriate restrictive use laws, when/if applicable); dig ditches and corrugations; remove undesirable and excess growth from crops or farm grounds; remove rocks from field; perform general cleanup of farm areas; maintain/repair fences; drive, load/unload farm trucks and Ag exempt, non-CDL 10-wheel trucks; transport crops to/from market/storage; operate motor bike or all-terrain vehicle in the course of performing duties; workers possessing the proper licensure may be asked to transport other farm workers.
Wheel lines: start gasoline engines and operate controls to move lines across fields at specified intervals.
Flood Irrigation: Siphon water from flooded reservoir or ditch to channel water into designated areas; shovel or hoe soil to clear ditches/furrows and build embankments to appropriately channel water.
Other Irrigation Duties: Observe revolving sprinklers and adjust to ensure proper operation and uniform distribution of water.
Special Requirements
Applicants must have 20 days experience with farm/irrigation work, ability to drive a 10-wheel truck and knowledge and application of GPS and provide the contact information of at least one reference who can verify experience and performance. Applicants hired must be able to obtain a valid drivers license as driving on public roads may be required.