Irrigation Farmworker
Employer
Madras Farms Co. 1376 NW Conroy St.
Madras, OR 97741
United States
Job description
Duties Crops/Commodities: carrot seed, grass seed, hay, cover crop, nursery stock and hazelnuts. This job position encompasses irrigation of all crops that are grown, as well as other irrigation related job tasks that include, but are not limited to:
1.Operate/maintain irrigation equipment.
2.Irrigation related shoveling, ditching, weed eating, weed removal from ditch bank, fi eld border cleaning, hauling and ground preparation.
3.Bending, stooping and kneeling required.
4.Use of hand tools as needed for irrigation purposes include, but are not limited to, hoes, picks, bars, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers and saws.
5.Lift, carry and load/unload products or supplies.
6.Apply irrigation related pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and other crop protectants.
7.Backpack spray as required.
8.Mix and apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners and other plant related treatments at the correct times, depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions.
9.Assist with light maintenance of farm buildings, structures, equipment as needed
10.Build/repair fences, including wildlife exclusion fences
11.Perform other irrigation related manual tasks.
See Addendum C: A.8a-Job Duties 1.1
Special Requirements
Worker must possess a minimum of 3 months of verifiable agricultural experience handling manual tasks associated with irrigation
installation, flood irrigation, and production of tree nuts.
See Addendum C: B.6-Additional Information Regarding Job Qualifications/Requirements