Agricultural workers

Work description

The job consists of irrigating crops and fields, installing and repairing farming irrigation systems. The worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of corn and wheat. Irrigation duties will include the following: Hand lines: connect and assembled irrigation and 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; move pipes through freshly irrigated crops and/or plowed fields where mud may be deep at times; lift and carry pipe sections weighing approximately 50 pounds on a sustained basis. Wheel lines: start gasoline engines and operate controls to move lines across fields at specified intervals. Pivots: push on a switch that activates the circle sprinkler system. Other Irrigation Duties: remove pipes/wheel lines from storage and layout/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/wheels lines after irrigation season. Instructions and general supervision will be provided by the farm operator or a designated employee. However, the worker must perform required duties without close supervision and listen to, understand, and follow simple instructions of the employer or supervisor. All tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform the duties assigned will be provided at no charge to the worker. The worker will be required to return worn-out tools, supplies, and equipment before new ones will be provided without charge or deposit charge according to 655.20(k). Most duties are performed out of doors and entail exposure to heat, cold, dust, rain, and other environmental conditions common in fields, including mosquitoes during certain seasons. The worker must crouch, bend, and lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds in the course of performing required activities. Termination: The employer may terminate the workers employment if the worker: 1) Fails to complete or refuses to carry out work as assigned; 2) Unexcused absences from work; 3) Fails to work in accordance with the terms of this clearance order; 4) Commits an act of misconduct; 5) Commits a violation of the laws of the United States, the State, or the local jurisdiction. If a worker voluntarily abandons the job or is terminated by the employer for cause, the employer will notify the NPC and DHS. Providing notification in a timely manner (within two working days) will relieve the employer of the subsequent requirements to provide return transportation and subsistence fees and the guarantee. Abandonment will be deemed to begin after a worker fails to report for work at the regularly scheduled time for 5 consecutive working days without the consent of the employer. Work Contract: The employer will provide a written work contract on the day work commences. Contracts will be provided in a language understood by the worker. Applicants must have 3 months' experience as Agricultural-Farm laborer. Must be able to bend, stoop, and stand long hours under extreme weather conditions in a fast pace work environment. No travel required, no on-the-job training available, no education required. The employer may terminate the workers employment if the worker tests positive or fails to comply with the employers current drug testing policy (post-hire drug/alcohol testing is completed randomly unless the employer has reason to believe the worker is under the influence of drugs or alcohol while working. Post-hire drug test required at no cost to the worker, all US and Guest workers will be screened equally.)