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Farm Laborer
South Texas Grass Farms, LLC
Pearsall, TX
$14.87 per hour
Recruitment Information
- Telephone Number to Apply:
- +18303348227
- Email address to Apply:
- SOUTHTEXASCATTLE@SBCGLOBAL.NET
Job Description
- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 9
- Job Duties:
- Workers will perform duties associated with planting, cultivating and harvesting sod/turf grass. Aid in soil preparation, clear fields, sod, sow grass seed, plant plugs, cut, roll, stack, weed, hoe, propagate, water, fertilize, spray, monitor trim, load, transport and discard sod, bag certified grass seed, load/unload pallets, aide in both center pivot and traveling gun irrigation systems, diesel and electric irrigation pumps. Install sod. Operate farm equipment, drive field truck in and around farm. Planting and managing many different farm crops in rotation with sod crops i.e. wheat, oats all vegetable crops, cotton, corn, soybeans, seed crops, Klein, buffle grass and hay production for dry seasons. Trimming trees and shrubs for wind breaks, cleaning shops and servicing all in house equipment. Work on irrigation equipment and monitor irrigation systems. Move hay to barns and trucks to prepare to feed cattle during cold and dry times. Maintenance on fences to keep unwanted wildlife and livestock from invading crops. Exposure to extreme temp, repetitive movements, extensive pushing, pulling walking and frequent stooping
- 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
- Number of Hours Per Week:
- 54
- Work Schedule (Start/End time):
- 7:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Employer Information
- Company Name:
- South Texas Grass Farms, LLC
- Location:
- Pearsall, TX 78061
- Telephone Number:
- +18303348227
Worksite
- Address:
- 12259 FM 140 W, Pearsall, TX 78061
Job Order Details
- ETA Case Number:
- H-300-23206-212755
- Multiple Worksites:
- No
- Additional Wage Information:
- Raises and/or bonuses may be offered based on work performance, skill or tenure.
- Date Posted:
- 8/11/2023