Farm/irrigation/livestock Worker

Job description

Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of corn, potatoes, wheat, barley, canola, peas, hay and beef cattle for the majority of the workdays in the overall contract period, commensurate with the duties encompassed within the five SOC Codes comprising the field and livestock workers (combined) category.

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; remove undesirable and excess growth from crops or farm grounds; remove rocks from field; paint/repair farm structures; build/replace/repair/maintain fencing; perform general cleanup of farm areas; drive, load/unload Ag exempt, non CDL semi/10-wheel trucks; transport crops from field to storage and/or to market; 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.

Special Requirements

Applicants must have 20 days experience with farm, and irrigation work, and livestock care, and provide the contact information of at least one reference who can verify experience and performance.