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This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2131621

Consultant, please conduct seated interview. Period of intended Employment: 1/15/2024-9/30/2024.

Location: Othello, Washington. Worker must possess 3 months of tree fruit experience.

Worker must possess 3 months of tree fruit experience. Must be able to operate ATV for long periods of

time Must be able to lift 60 lbs. Work may take place when temperatures are below freezing and above

100 degrees Fahrenheit May require worker to sit and/or walk for extensive periods of time. Workers will

be required to stoop and/or bend over while performing farm labor duties There will be repetitive

movements while performing most of the farm labor duties. This job requires tree fruit experience by

the worker. Crops: Apples, Sweet Cherries, Tart Cherries, Blueberries. Worker will not be involved in hand

harvesting. Job Duties : Irrigator Responsibilities: Operate ATV, load and unload from pickup Operate

vehicle to and from field Perform daily machine maintenance such as; checking fluids, fueling, and

looking for loose or breaking parts Drive carefully, preventing accidents and damage to equipment Be

aware of surroundings, there are many people, ladders, vehicles and other machinery in and around the

orchard Digging is required for some pipe sprinkler and pipe repairs Irrigation duties will include the

following: check alignment of sprinklers and adjust for proper water distribution; turn on pump; turn

valves to start flow of water; move through freshly irrigated crops where mud may be deep at times;

replace and repair irrigation sprinklers, pipes and related components Clear debris from irrigation

system; disassemble, service, and store irrigation equipment after irrigation season. Requirements Able

to operate ATV for long periods of time If driving a vehicle: have or obtain valid WA drivers license If

driving a vehicle: pass vehicle driver background check Tractor Driver Responsibilities Operate vehicle

to and from field Drive orchard tractor with mower, weeder, bin trailer, or other attachments Perform

daily machine maintenance such as; greasing, checking fluids, fueling, and looking for loose or breaking

parts Drive in tree rows, and back up for extended times Drive carefully, preventing damage to

equipment and trees Be aware of surroundings, there are many people, ladders, vehicles and other

machinery in and around the orchard Tractor Driving: Workers will use power equipment, including, but

not limited to, tractors, planters, mowers, sprayers, fork lifts, skid loaders. Must operate agricultural

equipment safely, with or without direction. May mix and/or spray herbicides (according to appropriate

restrictive use laws, when/if applicable) May pull a sprayer in the application of agricultural chemicals.

(Any sprayer activity would be under the supervision of a licensed spray applicator.) Weeding Hand or

mechanical weeding May mix and/or spray herbicides (according to appropriate restrictive use laws,

when/if applicable. Any sprayer activity would be under the supervision of a licensed spray applicator)

Use backpack sprayer Gopher trapping Maintain orchard nursery stock by cleaning up trees, removing

unwanted branches, training branches. GENERAL CONDITIONS: Field work begins at assigned time

shortly after daylight. Work may be performed during light rain and in high humidity and in freezing or

high heat temperatures. The worker may be required to work in the orchard when trees are wet with

dew/rain and should have suitable clothing for variable weather conditions. Worker may be required to

lift or load objects continually up to the weight limit identified in section B.4. The Worker may never ride

on agricultural equipment not designed for work related riding purposes or a ny other non-passenger

intended equipment unless instructed and authorized by the employer or supervisor to do so. All work

related injuries must be immediately reported to the crew leader, foreman, or supervisor. Workers

compensation claims may be presented to any medical provider, through your employer or state agency

if applicable. Full Growing Season Commitment: The worker agrees to be available for work and perform

the assigned work for the assigned employer through the full period of employment in accordance with

sections A.3 and A.4 of the ETA 790. Light Duty: Workers restricted to light duty work by their physician

may be offered light duty jobs in accordance with State Law and/or agency guidance. Training: There will

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