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General Farm/irrigation Worker
Lynn Whittig
Caldwell, ID
$15.68 per hour
Recruitment Information
- Email address to Apply:
- colleen.whittig@gmail.com
- Web address to Apply:
- https://idahoworks.gov/job_seeker
Job Description
- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 1
- Job Duties:
- Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of sweet corn seed, peas, beans, wheat, radish seed, turnip seed and onions. 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); dig ditches and corrugations; 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; operate motor bike or all-terrain vehicle in the course of performing duties; operate GPS. Flood Irrigation: set siphon tubes; shovel and pack dirt in low spots of embankment or cut trenches in high areas to direct water flow; 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.
- Job Classification:
- 45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
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:
- No
- Special Requirements:
- Applicants must have 20 days experience with farm/irrigation work and knowledge and application of GPS and provide the contact information of at least one reference who can verify experience and performance. Applicants hired must be able to obtain a valid drivers license as driving on public roads may be required.
- Number of Hours Per Week:
- 60
- Work Schedule (Start/End time):
- 7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Employer Information
- Company Name:
- Lynn Whittig
- Location:
- Caldwell, ID 83607
- Telephone Number:
- +12088809264
Worksite
- Address:
- 19720 Malt Road (including fields/worksites within a 2-mile radius), Caldwell, ID 83607
Job Order Details
- ETA Case Number:
- H-300-23089-890819
- Multiple Worksites:
- No
- Date Posted:
- 4/10/2023