General Farm/irrigation Worker
Employer
271 Capitan Road (Township 9 S, Range 24 E, Sections 1, 2, 11 & 12)
Roswell, NM 88201
United States
Job description
Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of alfalfa, corn, and wheat. The majority of the work activities during the overall contract period, however, will be related to general farm work.
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; may mix and/or spray chemicals (according to appropriate restrictive use laws, when/if applicable); remove undesirable and excess growth from crops or farm grounds; remove rocks from field; paint/repair/maintain farm structures; replace/repair fencing; perform general cleanup of farm areas; drive, load/unload trucks; operate vehicle, motor bike, or all-terrain vehicle in the course of performing duties.
Irrigation duties will include the following: Hand lines: connect pipes; check alignment of pipe and adjust for proper water distribution; turn on pump; turn valves to start flow of water.
Pivots: operate system.
Flood Irrigation: 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.
Other Irrigation Duties: observe revolving sprinklers and adjust to ensure proper operation and uniform distribution of water;
disassemble, service, and store pipes/mainlines/wheel lines after irrigation season; assist maintenance supervisor as needed.
Special Requirements
Applicants must have 20 days experience with farm & irrigation work.