This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2153066 Dates of Need: 3/12/2024-11/15/2024. This application encompasses maintaining and operating farm machinery and equipment as well as irrigation equipment and systems. Workers will also do general farm labor. All other duties assigned.

Operators and Truck drivers of all equipment will have the knowledge and skills to operate their piece of equipment safely and without

accidents.

They will hold a current drivers license required for what they are driving (non-CDL, farm exempt trucks and tractors).

They will be able to work efficiently with their co-workers and without any discrimination or infighting.

They will be able to communicate well with their co-workers. They will be able to organize themselves to maximize daily productivity and without long startup delays each morning.

They will be able to work as one unit such as a harvest operation, or solo as needed. All drivers will inspect and assist with service and maintenance of the equipment daily or as needed to ensure the equipment is operating normally. Non-functional items will be reported to their supervisor and/or the mechanic for repair.

All operators and drivers will be responsible to keep their equipment clean and free of debris inside and out. All operators and drivers will be

expected to perform or assist in repairs and upkeep.

All tractor drivers will need to know how to adjust the functions of their machine including, engine and transmission settings, hydraulic settings,

and autosteer settings.

With training expected to use software applications to operate irrigation systems and understand and operate GPS unit in tractors.

The employer requires three (3) months of agricultural equipment operator experience and there is a 60-pound lifting requirement.

The anticipated hours listed represent the normal work schedule. Due to the nature of these crops, weather, and the requirement to send crops to

customers when needed, it is the prevailing practice to work more or different hours than those listed. A worker may be offered more than the specified hours of work; however, the worker will not be required to work for more than the number of hours specified in the job order, or on the workers Sabbath or Federal holidays. Saturday work may be required.

Workday start times vary depending on the weather. depending on the time of year, hours of daylight, and production requirements. There may be periods

when little or no work will be available due to weather, time of year, and the requirements of the cropping or growing season. Workers must be able to work

varying shifts as required by the season and work performed. Workers are notified of any change in the start times. Work may be performed during rain,

light snow, cold, freezing temperatures and/or in high humidity and in temperatures over a 100 degrees F. Worker may be required to work in fields when

crops are wet with dew/rain and should have suitable clothing for variable weather conditions.

Workers job duties may require split shifts (e.g. 5:00 am to 10:00am and 5:00pm to 8:00pm). Work hours may vary were there are periods when extra

hours are offered and periods of reduced hours are available due to weather, crop conditions, and time of year.

Workers must possess requisite physical strength and endurance to repeat the harvest process throughout the workday. Workers must work at a sustained, vigorous pace and make bona-fide efforts to work efficiently and consistently that are reasonable under the climatic and all other working conditions.

Workers may never ride on agricultural equipment not designed for work related riding purposes or any other non-passenger intended equipment unless instructed and authorized by the employer or supervisor to do so.

Workers with valid drivers licenses and that ar insurable may transport workers, equipment, supplies or crop.

All work-related injuries must be immediately reported to the crew leader, foreman, or supervisor.

Employer-paid drug test may be required if a worker has an accident at work.

Full Growing Season Commitment: The job offered requires that the worker be available for work every day that work is available for the full period of employment. The worker agrees to be available for work and perform the assigned work for the assigned employer whenever work is available through the full period of employment.

Training: There will be a demonstration period to familiarize workers with job specification and to demonstrate proper harvest methods and other crop specific issues such as particular grading, sizing or equipment operation.

Wheel Lines

1.Shut off water and disconnect hose. Start gasoline engines and operate controls to move lines across field at specified intervals

2.Reconnect hose and start water

3.Check all sprinkler heads are operating properly and repair as needed

Pivots

1. Push on switch that activates the pivot and pump sprinkler system

3. Use shovel to dig out pivot tracks and haul straw bales or gravel to aid in pivot when stuck

4.Repair pivot irrigation systems as instructed

Other Irrigation Duties

1.Remove pipes/wheel lines from storage and lay out/place in predetermined patterns in fields

2.Lubricate, adjust, repair, and replace parts such as sprinkler heads an drive chains using hand tools

3.Obs