Job Descriptions

ensure the overall quality of a ranch or farm is maintained. This can include a litany of tasks, including harvesting crops, operating tools and feeding the livestock. Farmworkers are also typically expected to maintain a property’s irrigation system to ensure all the soil and crops remain properly irrigated. Responsibilities include: Operate several different types of machinery, including tractors, irrigation equipment and harvesters, to carry out responsibilities of role Repair equipment when it breaks down and perform routine maintenance to identify problems before they escalate Harvest vegetables by hand and check every item to ensure it meets farm’s standards while tossing away items that do not pass that threshold Herd cattle and once a week take them to nearby pasture for grazing; maintain vigilant eye to make sure none of the animals wander off Apply chemical solutions to plants to ward off insects and other pests Maintain communications with clients to keep them in the loop when a shipment is going to be delivered Clean housing areas of animals once a week or more frequently if a certain area becomes uninhabitable Assist in birth deliveries with farm animals, which may require administering the proper medication to help the animal push the newborn along Requirements are: High school diploma or GED preferred Excellent physical stamina Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to meet strict deadlines

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