General Farm/irrigation Worker
Employer
2118 North 6000 West (including sites in a 15-mile radius)
Corinne , UT 84307
United States
Job description
Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of alfalfa, wheat, and silage corn. The majority of the work activities during the overall contract period, however, will be related to irrigation.
Flood Irrigation duties will include the following responsibilities: lift gate in side of flooded irrigation ditch/pipe 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/pipe when bordered section is flooded; open gate or connect pipe to underground pipe system that releases water flow into reservoir or ditch; 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; mix and apply proper solutions to fill holes/cracks in pipes, ditches, and spillways, and make minor repairs to metal, concrete, and wooden frameworks in pipe and ditch valves and gates; remove pipes/lines from storage and lay out/place in predetermined patterns in fields.
General Farm Work will include the following responsibilities: remove undesirable and excess growth from crops or farm grounds; remove rocks from field; perform general cleanup of farm areas; operate vehicle, motor bike, or all-terrain vehicle in the course of performing duties.
Special Requirements
Applicants hired must be able to obtain a valid driver's license as driving on public roads may be required.