Farm/irrigation/livestock Worker
Employer
1329 East 1500 North (including fields/worksites within a 15-mile radius)
Terreton, ID 83450
United States
Job description
Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of hay, grain, corn, and livestock.
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; remove rocks from field; paint/repair/maintain farm structures; maintain/repair fencing; perform general cleanup of farm areas; discard diseased/rotting product, rocks and foreign matter; alert equipment operator of equipment clogging/malfunctions; backup trucks in tight maneuvering conditions; climb in and out of tall trucks and various truck beds and or trailers several times a day; operate telehandler with bale fork; operate tractors/ trucks to load/unload products; work with augers, gas motors, generators, and electrical cords; watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure machine is working properly; adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions; keep trucks in working order by performing small repairs and conducting daily general maintenance duties on mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment; report truck problems to farm mechanic; drive, load/unload farm trucks and Ag exempt, non-CDL semi/10-wheel trucks; transport crops to market; operate vehicle, 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.
Special Requirements
Applicants must have 3 months of experience with farm and irrigation 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.