What are the responsibilities and job description for the Row Crop Farm Hand position at Circle S Ranch?
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Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
· Drives and controls farm equipment to till soil and plant, cultivate, fertilize, and harvest crops.
· Operates heavy equipment to maintain farms roads, and in cutting ditches, pushing trees, and clearing and leveling land for use in farming operations.
· Maintains irrigation operation and irrigation maintenance.
This is manual work of a skilled nature in the performance of moderately technical farm tasks. Work involves efficient performance as a farm workers, or independent performance of moderately specialized farm operations. Skilled operation of varied farm equipment is often required. Work is performed under the supervision of a foreman or supervisor who issues general or specific orders and instructions depending on the work involved.
QUALIFICATIONS
· EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE - Previous farm labor experience preferred.
· COMMUNICATION SKILL LEVEL - Must have basic communication skills.
· Considerable knowledge of general farm operations, such as plowing, planting, fertilizing, irrigating, spraying, cultivating, harvesting, and grading.
· Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a variety of farm implements, machinery, and equipment including heavy equipment used in various jobs such as excavating, loading, grading, and related work.
· Some knowledge of the hazards and safety rules and precautions in the use of heavy equipment.
· Skill in the use and care of tools, equipment, implements, and machinery used in farming and related operations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
A row crop farm hand must be able to see, hear, talk, sit, walk, push, pull, twist, lift, squat and stand. Must be able to endure long hours of work. Must be able to lift and carry approximately up to 50lbs frequently.
WORK ENVIRONMENT OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Must be able to work outdoors in hot, wet, and humid conditions. Individual can expect to be exposed to the Sun, wind, soil, rain and various plant and animal life.
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