This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information,
please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2477244
Consultants please conduct a seated interview. Workers will be required
to perform a variety of duties related to the production of corn,
alfalfa, triticale, sorghum, and livestock for the majority of the
workdays in the overall contract period, commensurate with the duties
encompassed within the five SOC Codes comprising the field and livestock
workers (combined) category. Applicants must have 20 days experience
with farm, and 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
driver\'s license as driving on public roads may be required. Applicants
must be able to lift up to 100 pounds. Dates of need are (3/5/2026 -
12/20/2026). This order is for work in Shoshone, Idaho area. 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; remove rocks from
field; maintain/repair fencing; perform general cleanup of farm areas;
drive, load/unload Ag exempt, non CDL semi/10-wheel trucks on, or
between, farm worksites; 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. 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 inside 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.\
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 offspring
delivery time; assist in delivery; 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; herd livestock; confine livestock in stalls; clean/disinfect
livestock corrals/stalls/sheds; dock, castrate, brand, clip/tag and
clamp livestock.