Description
Seeking a full time Walnut Orchard Foreman for a family farm located in Biggs.
Job Duties:
- Pruning of walnut trees that are 1-10 years old
- Maintaining & scheduling irrigations for all orchards
- Operate or tend equipment used in agricultural production such as tractors, forklifts, ATV’s, orchard equipment etc.
- Attach farm implements such as mowers, sprayers, disc, fertilizer implements, landplane
- Perform maintenance checks of equipment, adjust farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions
- Apply fertilizer or pesticide solutions using hand sprayers and tractor mounted implements
- Mix specified material or chemicals and add solutions into spray machinery
- Assist in shop mechanic equipment repairs and maintenance operations during winter season
- Able to work under limited supervision, demonstrate punctuality & reliability, follow all safety & operating procedures
- Ability to work well with others and giving co-workers instruction
- Assigned duties as needed
Job Requirements:
- Valid Drivers license in good standing
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
- Computer skills a plus
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs
- Ability to work in all outside weather temperatures and conditions
Pay Depending on experience. Position is full time, 40+ hours. Seasonally can be 70+ hrs/week. Able to work nights and weekends when required.
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