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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

General Farm Laborer

Red River Irrigation LLC

Foreman, AR

$13.40 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+18705426196
Email address to Apply:
starnes@yorkpecans.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
3
Job Duties:
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; prepare fields 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 Sow seed and plant cuttings Recognize disease and/or nutrient/moisture requirements by plant texture/development or soil condition Observe general condition of plants and apply the appropriate care Read/interpret meters used to regulate/control environmental conditions Mix planting soil Pollinate/prune/transplant/pinch plants and cull appropriately to ensure development of product Propagate plants Haul and spread soil/products to condition land Fill growing tanks with water Mow/tend sod Trap/poison pests Plant shrubs/plants in containers Identify and remove produce that is misshapen, damaged, or inferior Pick up/handle/climb ladder, clear property Prepare plastic growing beds Set up/maintain pump/filter station Clean warehouse in accordance with GAP standards Occasionally plant crops by hand Paint/repair/maintain farm structures Replace/repair fencing Perform general cleanup of farm areas Drive, load/unload farm trucks Operate vehicle, motor bike, or all-terrain vehicle in the course of performing duties transport crops to market. Irrigation duties will include the following: 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 Open gate or connect pipe to underground pipe system that releases water flow into reservoir or ditch 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. Drip Irrigation: Move and lay drip irrigation equipment in fields; Walk behind tractor to assist in installing/laying drip irrigation and to ensure layflat spools correctly when removing from field Move drip hoses Maintain/repair drip irrigation Flush drip irrigation lines Remove drip irrigation and layflat from fields prior to harvest Ensure layflat spools correctly when removing from field. 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 Start drip irrigation pumps Maintain drip irrigation system Clean drip irrigation filters Repair drip irrigation tape
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:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
2
Special Requirements:
See Addendum C
Number of Hours Per Week:
52
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Red River Irrigation LLC
Location:
Foreman, AR 71836

Worksite

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-26213-140301
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
The wage offer for H-2A workers is only $12.27 per hour.
Date Posted:
8/18/2026
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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