Farm/irrigation/livestock Worker
Temporary
temporary
$16.83/hr
17 Jan 2025
Rexburg
Verified by Turrior
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
70 / 100
Offer value
Moderate offer; tasks require physical strength and dedication, combined with relatively low compensation for demanding work.
- Hourly wage: $16.83
- Involved in crop and livestock production efforts
- Requires physical effort and adaptability to work conditions
- Expect outdoor and seasonal work tasks
Pros
- Variety of tasks across crop and livestock production
- Gain comprehensive knowledge about farming operations
- Potential for seasonal job stability
Cons
- Heavy physical demands in potentially adverse conditions
- Lower hourly wage of $16.83 compared to industry standards
- Responsibility for safety in handling chemicals and equipment
Who it's for
Entry-level to Mid-level • On-site
Good fit
- Entry-level workers in agriculture
- Individuals looking for hands-on farming experience
- Candidates willing to work in changing weather conditions
Not recommended for
- Those preferring regular office hours
- Candidates not physically fit for demanding labor
- Job seekers requiring year-round employment
Motivation fit
Interest in working with livestock and cropsWillingness to learn and adapt to farming conditionsDesire for hands-on involvement in agricultural practices
Key skills
Ability to operate farm equipmentGeneral farm maintenance skillsPhysical stamina for outdoor work
Score: 70/100 AI verified analysis
About the job
Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of potatoes, barley, wheat, alfalfa, and beef cattle.
The majority of the work activities during the overall contract period, however, will be related to general farm work/irrigation/crop production.
General Farm Work will include the following responsibilities: maintain, clean, 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; may mix and/or spray chemicals (according to appropriate restrictive use laws, when/if applicable); remove undesirable and excess growth from crops or farm grounds; remove rocks from field; maintain/repair fencing; perform general cleanup of farm/shop areas; drive, load/unload farm/Ag exempt, non CDL 10-wheel trucks on, or between, farm worksites to transport crops to onsite facilities;
operate 4-wheeler in the course of performing duties, operate, inspect/maintain transportation equipment for workers; 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; move pipes through freshly irrigated crops and/or plowed fields where mud may be deep at times; lift and carry pipe sections weighing approximately 40 pounds on a sustained basis.
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 in side 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; mix and apply proper solutions to fill holes/cracks in pipes, ditches, and spillways, and make minor repairs to metal, concrete, and wooden frameworks in pipe and ditch valves and gates.
Other Irrigation Duties: remove pipes/wheel lines from storage and lay out/place in predetermined patterns in fields; lubricate, adjust, repair, maintain 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.
