General Farm/irrigation Worker
Employer
863 North 3900 East (including fields/worksites within a 12-mile radius)
Rigby, ID 83442
United States
Job description
Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of alfalfa, corn, barley, and wheat. 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; make minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on farm machinery; may mix and/or spray chemicals (according to appropriate restrictive use laws, when/if applicable); remove undesirable and excess growth from crops or farm grounds; spray weeds; scout fields watching for insects, weeds, unusual plant growth, and moisture; remove rocks from field; paint/repair/maintain farm structures and fences; perform general cleanup of farm areas; operate vehicle, motor bike, or all-terrain vehicle in the course of performing duties; drive, load/unload farm trucks and/or Ag exempt, non CDL 10-wheel trucks on, or between, farm worksites; workers possessing the proper licensure may be asked to transport other farm workers.
Irrigation duties will include the following:
Wheel lines: start gasoline engines and operate controls to move lines across fields at specified intervals; maintain/repair/service lines, motors, and pumps.
Pivots: operate, maintain, and repair system.
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 trenches in high areas to direct water flow; close gate in ditch/pipe when bordered section is flooded; open gate or connect pipe to underground pipe system that releases water flow into reservoir or ditch; 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; 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; maintain ditches; clear weeds and grass.
Other Irrigation Duties: remove pipes/wheel lines from storage and lay out/place in predetermined patterns in fields; lubricate, adjust, repair, and replace parts such as sprinkler heads and drive chains using hand tools; observe revolving sprinklers and adjust to ensure proper operation and uniform distribution of water; disassemble, service, and store pipes/mainlines/wheel lines after irrigation season.
Special Requirements
Applicants must have 20 days experience with general farm work 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.