Farm Worker

Job description

Drives/operates farm machinery to plant, cultivate, spray, fertilize, and harvest grains, peas, canola, and hay. Attach farm implements, e.g., plow, disc, drill to tractor. Performs duties like lubricating, repairing farm machinery and transports crops to elevator or storage area lifting at least 60 lbs.

Ability to work cattle and knowledge in calving. Performs any of the following tasks to attend to livestock such as moving, sorting, feeding, and calving. Assist in monitoring, branding, and immunizations. Monitor cattle and move them quickly from the pastures when ready to give birth. Assist with feed management for Dams and/or calves at different stages during gestation and post birth, which is seasonal. Operate/drive a loader tractor to feed cows and haying equipment including swather, baler, or rake. Ability to repair fences.

Special Requirements

To comply with Federal, State and County regulations must be willing to obtain a class D driver's license within two months of employment. If applicant does have a license, applicant must furnish employer with current drivers abstract showing acceptable driving record.