Farm Labor

Job description

Workers will need knowledge and experience with the following, 12 Row equipment, 10-350 HP tractor, self-propelled sprayers and harvesters. Knowledge and or ability to learn latest technology, including swath control, irrigation management (center pivots, furrow, using pipe planner) gps guidance systems, be proficient with web based farm management software, general farm labor such as shovel work, cleaning shop, cleaning farm equipment and vehicles which will be required when weather prevents field work. Workers must be physically able to perform all duties describe including but not limited to sitting, walking and lifting 75 lbs. Maintain worksite, equipment, buildings and fences. Mowing or clipping of grass at headquarters and turn rows. Grain bins: Loading, shipping and maintenance of grain bins. February ? November: Insecticides applied by a tractor or industrial spray applicator. Heavy Equipment experience such as excavators, dozers and back hoes to improve irrigation and drainage for cropland. Dirt work experience to upgrade and improve irrigation practices for cropland.

All workers must have a valid driver?s license either from the United States or an international driver license or be able to obtain one within 30 days.

Corn ? Planting ? Irrigation ? Harvesting
Field prep ? February through March
Planting ? March through April
Irrigation ? June July
Harvest ? August September

Soybeans ? Planting ? Irrigation ? Harvesting
Field Prep ? February through May
Planting ? April through May
Irrigation ? June July August
Harvest ? September October

Cotton ? Planting ? Irrigation ? Harvesting
Field Prep ? February through April
Planting ? April through May
Irrigation ? June July August September
Harvest ? October November

Wheat ? Harvesting
Harvest ? May
Field Prep for planting ? October through end of November
Planting ? October through end of November

Rice ? Planting ? Harvesting
Planting ? April through June
Harvest ? September through November

Special Requirements

JOB REQUIRES HAVING OR BEING ABLE TO OBTAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE. BASIC ENGLISH LITERACY AND MATH SKILLS REQUIRED. JOB DUTIES WILL REQUIRE WORKERS TO BE OUTDOORS FOR EXTENDED PERIODS WHEN TEMPERATURES MAY EXCEED 100 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. SITTING FOR LONG PERIOD OF TIME ON TRACTORS AND FARM EQUIPMENT