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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

2

Job Duties:

Farm/Irrigation Worker Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of corn, wheat, hay, teff grass, sudan grass, alfalfa, rye, 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, irrigate, fertilize, and harvest crops; make minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on farm machinery; mix and/or spray chemicals (according to appropriate restrictive use laws, when/if applicable); perform general clean-up of farm areas; remove undesirable and excess growth from crops or farm grounds; paint/repair/maintain farm structures; replace/repair fencing; use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, and saws; drive, load/unload trucks and semi-trucks or farm vehicles; operate vehicle, motor bike, or all-terrain vehicle in the course of performing duties. Transport crops to / from market / storage Irrigation duties will include the following: Operate and maintain irrigation pivots on crops including lubricate, adjust, repair, maintenance and replace parts such as sprinkler heads, tires and drive chains using hand tools; observe revolving sprinklers and adjust to ensure proper operation and uniform distribution of water; assemble/disassemble/ monitor chemigation systems; disassemble, service and store pipes/mainlines/wheel lines after irrigation season.

Job Classification:

45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

No

Special Requirements:

Applicants must provide the contact information of at least one reference who can verify performance. Employer expressly forbids the use of drugs/alcohol/tobacco at the worksite or in employer provided-housing. Workers are required to comply with posted company workplace and housing rules. Job duties may also require extensive standing.

Number of Hours Per Week:

42

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Thompson Seed Potato, LLC

Location:

Alliance, NE 69301

Telephone Number:

+13087627699

Worksite

Address:

6541 Jefferson Road, Alliance, NE 69301

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-23026-730758

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

2/7/2023

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