in Twin Falls County, ID
Job Description
Consultants please conduct a seated interview. Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of mink, alfalfa, cattle and pasture 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 mink production and farm and irrigation work 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. Applicants must be able to lift up to 100 pounds. Dates of need are (4/1/2026 - 11/1/2026). This order is for work in Filer, Idaho area. General Farm Work will include the following responsibilities: drive, attach and operate farm implements/tractors; make minor mechanical adjustments/repairs on farm machinery: remove rocks from field; paint farm structures: build/maintain/repair fencing; perform general cleanup of farm areas; remove weeds from crops or farm areas: load/unload trucks; 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. 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 ordered 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.
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. Duties related to the production of Livestock will include the following: check physical characteristics, observe general condition of livestock and apply the appropriate care; assist in livestock breeding; grade pelts; examine animals to detect illness/injury/disease, rate of weight gain or to determine delivery time, assist in delivery; apply or administer medications, vaccines and/or insecticides; mix/process feed/additives and feed/water livestock; place mineral blocks: drive equipment/farm trucks to haul/distribute feed/water; herd livestock; inspect, maintain, and repair equipment, machinery, buildings, pens, yards, and fences; dock, castrate, brand, clip/tag and clamp livestock: clean/disinfect livestock stalls/sheds/nest boxes/replace bedding; maintain records on animals; hoist/stack bales of hay onto wagon/truck; handling, skinning and processing mink.
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