Farm Irrigators
Employer
25420 Quinn River Ranch Rd
Winnemucca, NV 89445
United States
Job description
PLEASE NOTE -- The True DON is 1/15-11/14
Farm Irrigators will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of hay and grain. Irrigation duties will include lifting slide gates in side of flooded irrigation ditch 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 when bordered section is flooded; 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; make minor repairs to metal, concrete, and wooden frameworks in ditch and gates. Clean and store irrigation equipment at end of season. Workers will be required to fix and repair parameter fencing. Instruction and general supervision will be provided by the farm manager or a designated employee. However, the worker must perform duties without close supervision and listen to, understand and follow simple instructions of the employer or supervisor. All tools, supplies and equipment required to perform the duties assigned will be provided at no charge to the worker. The worker will be required to return worn out supplies before new supplies will be provided. Most duties are performed out of doors, and entail exposure to heat, cold, dust, rain and other environmental conditions common in fields, including mosquitoes and snakes during certain seasons. Worker must crouch, bend, lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds in the course of performing required activities. Driving required on ranch only.
Special Requirements
The anticipated workday is 8 hours a day, Monday through Saturday; average of 48 hours/week. The actual hours may vary and there may be periods when little or no work will be available due to weather, time of year and the requirements of the cropping program. The worker may be offered more than 8 hours per day, but is only required to work 8 hours per day. Workers may be requested, but will not be required, to work on the worker's Sabbath.