General Farm/irrigation Worker
Temporary
temporary
$16.83/hr
8 Jan 2025
Fairfield
Verified by Turrior
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
74 / 100
Offer value
Reasonable offer with varied duties but primarily requires physical strength and offers limited career advancement.
- Hourly wage: $16.83
- Variety in work tasks across crop production and irrigation
- Physical demands including lifting and sustained outdoor work
- Requires adaptability to changing conditions
Pros
- Work in a variety of farming-related tasks enhances skills
- Opportunities to gain practical knowledge of agricultural methods
- Seasonal work provides flexibility in scheduling
Cons
- Requires heavy lifting and physical endurance
- Compensation may be below standard for demanding work
- Limited prospects for professional development
Who it's for
Entry-level to Mid-level • On-site
Good fit
- Physically capable candidates ready for farm work
- Job seekers wanting diverse agricultural experience
- Individuals comfortable with outdoor labor
Not recommended for
- Candidates without a background in farming
- Individuals looking for permanent work with fixed hours
- Those preferring indoor job responsibilities
Motivation fit
Interest in crop production and irrigation techniquesWillingness to engage in hands-on agricultural workDesire for seasonal work experience
Key skills
Basic agricultural knowledgeAbility to operate farming machineryPhysical stamina and strength
Score: 74/100 AI verified analysis
About the job
Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of alfalfa, barley, grass, straw and winter wheat. 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, 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 rocks from field; paint/repair/maintain farm structures; maintain/repair fencing; perform general clean up of farm areas; drive, load/unload Ag exempt, non CDL 10-wheel truck; transport crops to onsite storage facilities; operate motor bike or all-terrain vehicle in the course of performing duties; assist in proper procedures to maintain organic certification; 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; 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 100 pounds on a sustained basis; generate lists to keep irrigation supplies stocked.
Wheel lines: start gasoline engines and operate controls to move lines across fields at specified intervals; replace and repair engines on wheel line movers; check and refill oil in all movers and pumps.
Pivots: push on switch that activates circle sprinkler system; program/maintain pivot; change tires; hauling/loading/unloading sand /gravel for proper pivot operation
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; recognize/apply proper watering requirements.
