This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2148387 Dates of Need: 3/18/2024-10/27/2024. Worker must possess 3 months of general farm laborer experience. Must be able to lift and/or load 60lbs. Work may take place when temperatures are below freezing and above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. May require extensive pulling and/or pushing of tools, and wheelbarrows. May require worker to sit and/or walk for extensive periods of time while weeding. Workers will be required to stoop and/or bend over while performing farm labor such as weeding and irrigating. There will be repetitive movements while performing most of the farm labor duties, for example shoveling and weeding. Must have the ability to obtain a drivers license.

Weeding Job Description:

Weeding will include using a farm hand tool to remove weeds from fields and weed spraying.

Weeding Requirements:

*Ability to operate a hand sprayer

Irrigation Job Description:

Will repair and operate drip and furrow irrigation systems. Will move, set, and change siphon tubes.

Irrigation Requirements:

*Ability to drive. The drivers license is not a pre-hire job requirement.

*Ability to read and write English/Spanish.

*Basic math skills; ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Physical strength to lift containers that weight up to 50 pounds.

Drip irrigation:

Assist in drip irrigation duties. Roll out and/or roll up drip hose. Repair and maintain drip hose and check for leaks and breakage. Flush drip irrigation lines. Spread drip irrigation lines and tubes.

Spraying:

*Mix specified materials or chemicals, and dump solutions, powders, or seeds into planter or sprayer machinery.

*Spray fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus and weed growth, and diseases, using hand sprayers.

*Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers.

*Attach farm implements such as plows, discs, sprayers, or harvesters to tractors, using bolts and hand tools.

*Operate towed machines such as seed drills or manure spreaders to plant, fertilize, dust, and spray crops.

The employer attests that these workers will be properly trained by their supervisor who has a valid Private Applicators license which is the standard pursuant to the Idaho State

Department of Ag (ISDA). Furthermore, their supervisor will be available to ensure that workers understand all chemical labels, safety instructions, and application instructions

pursuant to ISDA. Workers will either have a valid pesticide license or be supervised by someone with a valid pesticide license.

Additional Job Duties:

*Drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, tools, or farm workers.

*Operate trucks or other multi-purpose vehicles to transport workers from housing (whether on or off farm) to the farm properties; haul tools, supplies, or crops; transport workers from place to place around the farm properties during the workday (including on public roads to reach farmer\'s fields); and/or transport workers to the grocery store, bank, or laundry facilities on an as-needed basis.

*Workers may drive company vehicles. Employees that want to be drivers must possess a valid drivers license and have a clean driving record (no major moving violations such as but not limited to Driving While Intoxicated or Reckless Driving). The drivers license is not a pre-hire job requirement.

*Worker will prepare the land for agricultural use, including digging and cleaning corrugates, and ditches.

GENERAL CONDITIONS: Field work begins at assigned time shortly after daylight. Work may be performed during light rain and in high humidity and in freezing or high heat

temperatures. The worker may be required to work in the orchard when trees are wet with dew/rain and should have suitable clothing for variable weather conditio s. Worker may be required to lift or load objects continually up to 60 pounds.

Full Growing Season Commitment: The worker agrees to be available for work and perform the assigned work for the assigned employer through the full period of employment.