General Farm/irrigation Worker
Temporary
temporary
$16.83/hr
8 Jan 2025
Eden
Verified by Turrior
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
69 / 100
Offer value
Moderate value with hands-on experience in farming and irrigation, important for those seeking to build a career in agriculture.
- Competitive pay starting at $16.83 per hour
- Diverse tasks across farming and irrigation
- Short-term role with hands-on experience
Pros
- Valuable agricultural experience with varied tasks
- Starting pay of $16.83/hour
- Enhances both physical fitness and skill diversity
Cons
- Temporary nature of employment offers fluctuating job security
- Long hours may be strenuous
- Exposure to changing weather patterns
Who it's for
Entry-level / Seasonal
Good fit
- Beginning agricultural workers
- Candidates seeking seasonal, hands-on roles
- Individuals physically capable of farm work
Not recommended for
- Individuals looking for secure, long-term jobs
- Those who prefer indoor employment
- Candidates unwilling to engage in strenuous activity
Motivation fit
Desire for hands-on work in farmingWillingness to endure physical challengesInterest in diverse agricultural tasks
Key skills
Farm machinery operationBasic mechanical adjustment skillsAbility to work long hours outdoorsTeamwork and cooperation
Score: 69/100 AI verified analysis
About the job
Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of corn, dry beans, alfalfa, sugar beets, and malt barley.
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 undesirable and excess growth from crops or farm grounds; remove rocks from field; paint/repair/maintain farm structures; perform general cleanup of farm areas; operate vehicle, motor bike, or all-terrain vehicle in the course of performing duties; drive, load/unload farm trucks and Ag exempt, non-CDL 10-wheel trucks to transport crops from field to storage and/or market; 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 40 pounds on a sustained basis.
Wheel lines: start gasoline engines and operate controls to move lines across fields at specified intervals.
Pivots: operate, maintain and repair system.
Flood Irrigation: 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, 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.
