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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

1

Job Duties:

Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties in connection with the operation and maintenance of ditches, canals, and waterways used exclusively for supplying and storing water for farming purposes. The majority of the work activities during the overall contract period will be related to controlling/maintaining the irrigation system to convey water to farms in assigned area for irrigating fields and crops. Duties will include the following responsibilities: operate, maintain, and repair canals, waterways, pumps, irrigation systems, facilities, etc.; communicate with water users to determine quantity of water needed, and time and duration of delivery; compute and requisition quantity of water required; measure or estimate diversions of water from canals and to water users; patrol assigned area by foot or motor vehicle to detect leaks, breaks, weak areas, or obstructions, and damage to irrigation system; maintain canal roads; write reports and record daily deliveries, number of users, amount of water used, and other data required by law or company; prepare reports on condition of system and equipment, and replacements or repairs needed; maintain inventory of property and supplies; make minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on machinery/equipment; may mix and/or spray chemicals (according to appropriate restrictive use laws, when/if applicable) and keep accurate records regarding application; remove undesirable and excess growth; paint/repair/maintain structures; replace/repair fencing; perform general cleanup; drive, load/unload Ag exempt, non CDL semi/farm trucks; operate vehicle, motor bike, or all-terrain vehicle in the course of performing duties; perform any other duties necessary to maintain and operate the waterways and irrigation systems; may travel to town to pick up/deliver parts, supplies, etc.; workers possessing the proper licensure may be asked to transport other farm workers.

Job Classification:

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

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

No

Special Requirements:

Applicants must have 20 days experience with basic irrigation work and provide the contact information of at least one reference who can verify experience and performance. Due to the nature of the job and the requirement to drive on public roads, applicants hired must be able to obtain a valid drivers license within 10 days of hire.

Number of Hours Per Week:

48

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Little Valley Mutual Irrigation Company

Location:

Bruneau, ID 83604

Worksite

Address:

28321 Juniper Road (including worksites within a 10-mile radius), Bruneau, ID 83604

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-23324-513743

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

12/1/2023

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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