General Farm/irrigation Worker
Employer
1710 South Highway 18 (including fields/worksites within a 50-mile radius)
Beryl , UT 84714
United States
Job description
Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of alfalfa, corn, triticale, and oats. The majority of the work activities during the overall contract period, however, will be related to general farm work/irrigation/crop production.
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; transport crops to market; operate computers, GPS systems, and automated devices.
Irrigation duties will include the following: check alignment of pipe and adjust for proper water distribution; attach lines to water supply; turn on pump; turn valves to start flow of water; operate, maintain and repair irrigation systems; lubricate, adjust, repair, and replace parts such as sprinkler heads and drive chains using hand tools; observe revolving sprinklers and adjust to ensure proper operation and uniform distribution of water.
Special Requirements
Applicants hired must be able to obtain a valid drivers license as driving on public roads may be required.