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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Farm/irrigation/livestock Worker

Hunewill Land & Livestock Co., Inc.

Wellington, NV

$16.63 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+17757457933
Email address to Apply:
hunewilldenise@gmail.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
2
Job Duties:
Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of alfalfa, grass, pasture, cattle, horses, llamas, pigs, and sheep. The majority of the work activities during the overall contract period, however, will be related to general farm. General Farm Work will include the following responsibilities: maintain, drive pickup trucks with trailers to transport farm supplies, tools, livestock and harvested crops to/from onsite facilities and/or to market; 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; paint/maintain/repair farm buildings, fences, and other structures; clean work areas, and maintain grounds and landscaping; maintain and repair irrigation systems; perform general cleanup of farm areas; clear trails of fallen trees/rocks; cut firewood; trap/poison pests; load/unload trucks; drive and operate farm machines; operate motor bike or all-terrain vehicle in the course of performing duties; workers possessing the proper licensure may be asked to transport other farm workers. Irrigation duties will include the following: Hand lines: connect pipes; check alignment of pipe and adjust for proper water distribution; attach lines to water supply; turn on pump; turn valves to start flow of water; disassemble lines and carry pipes across fields at specified intervals; move pipes through freshly irrigated crops and/or plowed fields where mud may be deep at times; lift and carry pipe sections weighing approximately 40 pounds on a sustained basis. 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; 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: remove pipes/wheel lines from storage and lay out/place in predetermined patterns in fields; 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. Duties related to the Production of Livestock will include the following: check physical characteristics, observe general condition of livestock and apply the appropriate care; examine animals to detect illness/injury/disease, rate of weight gain or to determine delivery time; apply or administer medications, vaccines and/or insecticides; mix feed/additives and feed/water livestock; place mineral blocks; drive equipment to haul/distribute feed/water; perform routine maintenance on water troughs including trough float repair and pipeline repair; break ice in water troughs; herd livestock; clean/disinfect livestock corrals/stalls/sheds; dock, castrate, brand, clip/tag livestock; hoist/stack bales of hay onto wagon/truck.
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 livestock care 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. To meet minimum acceptable performance standards when irrigating, the worker must, after a 10-day conditioning period, move an average of at least 48 40-foot sections of 3-inch pipe or 44 40-foot sections of 4-inch pipe per hour under normal working conditions.
Number of Hours Per Week:
48
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Hunewill Land & Livestock Co., Inc.
Location:
Wellington, NV 89444

Worksite

Address:
195 Hunewill Lane (including field/worksite(s) within a 49-mile radius), Wellington, NV 89444

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-24334-507541
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
$16.63/hr for duties performed in NV, $19.75/hr for duties performed in CA
Date Posted:
12/4/2024
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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