General Farmworker

Job description

Workers will assist with two main tasks: to support the drilling of new farm irrigation wells, along with maintenance and repair of established farm irrigation wells. In preparation, workers will start each day at the farm shop loading necessary equipment and supplies onto their trucks for travel to predetermined farms in the local and surrounding counties. During drilling aspect of this job workers will: travel to farmer's drill site, unload equipment, set up the drilling equipment, haul water in a 4000 gallon tank to well site, connect drill pipe while drilling is in progress, remove drill pipe, install well casing and disassemble drilling equipment. When working on irrigation well, maintenance and repair portion of job, the employees will: inspect gear heads and change their oil, check for pump vibration and cavitation, remove pipe and pumps from wells, transport and install irrigation pipes, pumps motors, and whatever else is mechanically required so that the farmer can get water to his/her crops. Experience with water well drilling equipment, such as winches and pump hoists, heavy farm equipment such as backhoes and tractors, and hand tools, e.g.. air wrenches, cutting torches and welders, is useful. Maintenance and repair of all company owned mechanical equipment. All tools, equipment and supplies will be provided by employer at no cost.

Equipment: Well Drilling rig, boom truck

Special Requirements

Extensive pushing, pulling and stooping. Repetitive movements. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience. Must have 3 months experience. Must be able to lift 60 lbs. Must be able to obtain a license within 30-90 days of hire. No minimum education required