Farm Laborer

Crops: corn, alfalfa, hay, straw, silage. Operate heavy equipment, including but not limited to tractor, grader, track hoe, backhoe, loader, or skid steer, productively, efficiently, and safely. Inspect, maintain, and operate agricultural equipment in a safe and proper way in order to avoid accidents or undue maintenance or repair work. Perform mechanical duties including but not limited to routine maintenance on equipment, oil changes, and implement repairs. Greases, oils, and performs minor repairs on equipment, using grease gun, oilcans, and hand tools. Perform crop cultivation tasks including plowing, planting, spraying, irrigating, fertilizing, harvesting, and hauling. Plant seeds. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops. Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant-related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate, and crop conditions. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping, and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Workers who possess a valid driver’s license and meet all applicable legal requirements, including holding a doctor’s certificate as required by 29 CFR § 500.105, may be asked to drive vehicles for transporting workers, goods, or commodities on company business. This task is voluntary, compensable, and not a mandatory job duty. Workers without a valid driver’s license or doctor’s certificate will still be fully eligible for employment and are not disqualified from any other job responsibilities outlined in this application. The employer can and will make alternative arrangements for the transportation of workers should the need arise. The Employer attests that these workers will be properly trained by the farm manager who has a valid Private Applicator license which is the standard pursuant to the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA). Furthermore, the farm manager will be available to ensure that workers understand all chemical labels, safety instructions, and application instructions pursuant to WSDA.

Salary : $17