Skip to main contentSkip to select language
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Farmworker/irrigator/supervisor

Bobrick Custom Hay, Inc

Yerington, NV

$16.34 per hour

INACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Email address to Apply:
bobrickbrothers@gmail.com
Web address to Apply:
https://www.employnv.gov

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
1
Job Duties:
Supervisor will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of alfalfa, grass, hay, oats, straw and triticale. Will perform and/or supervise/assist other workers in the following job duties. 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; load hay bales onto bale wagons by hand; 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 trucks; operate chain saw; operate motor bike or all-terrain vehicle in the course of performing duties; repair all equipment unassisted and troubleshoot problems with machinery. Irrigation duties will include the following: Hand Lines: remove hand lines from field. Wheel lines: start gasoline engines and operate controls to move lines across fields at specified intervals. Pivots: push on switch that activates circle sprinkler system. Flood Irrigation:lift gate in side of flooded irrigation ditch/pipe permitting water to flow into bordered section of field; shovel and pack dirt in low spots of embankment or cut trenches in high areas to direct water flow; close gate in ditch/pipe when bordered section is flooded; open gate or connect pipe to underground pipe system that releases water flow into reservoir or ditch; siphon water from flooded reservoir or ditch to channel water into designated areas; shovel or hoe soil to clear ditches/furrows and build embankments to appropriately channel water; mix and apply proper solutions to fill holes/cracks in pipes, ditches, and spillways, and make minor repairs to metal, concrete, and wooden frameworks in pipe and ditch valves and gates. Other Irrigation Duties: 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; disassemble, service and store pipes/mainlines/wheel lines after irrigation season. Must be able to understand, translate and communicate required information to others (English to Spanish) in the interest of safety as supervisor may need to communicate with both English and Spanish speaking workers.
Job Classification:
45-1011.00 - First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
12
Special Requirements:
Applicants must have a minimum of one (1) year experience with supervisory duties and three (3) months experience in the production/harvesting of applicable crops, including the operation and maintenance of 3x4 balers, small balers, rakes, rotary swathers, and bale wagons and provide the contact information of at least one reference who can verify experience and performance. Must be able to understand, translate and communicate required information to others (English to Spanish) in the interest of safety as supervisor may need to communicate with both English and Spanish speaking workers. Applicants hired must be able to obtain a valid drivers license as driving on public roads may be required.
Number of Hours Per Week:
44
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
1:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Bobrick Custom Hay, Inc
Location:
Yerington, NV 89447
Telephone Number:
+17757219512

Worksite

Address:
142 State Route 208, Yerington , NV 89447

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-23031-740585
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
2/22/2023

Share