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. November through September: Insecticides applied by a tractor or industrial spray applicator. Operating a frontend loader. Operating a fertilizer spreader. Working with soil amendments to improve better crop production. Loading seed into hoppers for planting. Loading fertilizers into hoppers. Maintenance of farm equipment, tractors, trucks, spray equipment. Cleaning and maintaining specialized aircraft in between crop seeding, fertilizers or chemical spraying.

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

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