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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Farmworker

James Edwards

Letcher, SD

$18.32 per hour

INACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+16052482338
Email address to Apply:
jimed@santel.net

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
3
Job Duties:
James Edwards is a commercial grain, hay, and livestock farming operation located in southeastern South Dakota, which has a need for additional temporary farmworkers between the months of September and June. Employees are needed to start in early September to perform preparation work, followed closely by the operation of farming equipment to harvest crops (operating combine & running grain cart), transport cow and calves off pasture, wean and work calves, feed cattle, haul hay and grain commodities throughout fall and winter months. Spring calving starts at this time. Employees are needed to help care for newborn calves and nursing mothers - vaccinate and treat for sickness throughout the spring season. Spring work consists of preparing soil and planting crops, putting up the hay crop, along with basic farm maintenance duties, such as snow removal and fencing. Cow/calf pairs are prepped and transported back to pasture at this time, and employees will need to check fences. By July - harvest, calving, and planting periods have been completed, causing a slow period for mid-summer months, until harvest and cattle work begin all over again in September. Employees will complete general farm duties as assigned. Employees will need to complete routine repairs and maintenance on equipment.
Job Classification:
45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

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:
3
Special Requirements:
Job requires exposure to extreme outdoor temperatures. Job requires a regular drivers license within 30 days of hire. Require 3 months experience.
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
James Edwards
Location:
Letcher, SD 57359

Worksite

Address:
24167 401st Ave, Letcher, SD 57359

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-24170-122713
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
6/27/2024
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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