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This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2162492
Consultants please conduct a seated interview. Applicants must have 20 days experience with Farm / Irrigation / Livestock work. Applicants hired must be able to obtain a valid driver\'s license as driving on public roads may be required. Applicants must be able to lift up to 100 pounds. Dates of need are (4/1/2024 10/30/2024) This order is for work in Carey, Idaho area Job duties may require a split shift, such as 8:00 am - 12:00 pm and 2:00 - 6:00 PM. Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of pasture and 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: replace/repair fencing; perform general clean up of farm areas; remove weeds from crops or farm grounds; operate motor bike or all-terrain vehicle in the course of performing duties. Irrigation duties will include the following: 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; 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. Duties related to the production of livestock will include the following: check physical characteristics, observe general condition of livestock and apply the appropriate care; examine animals to detect illness/injury/disease, rate of weight gain or to determine delivery time, assist in delivery; apply or administer medications, vaccines and/or insecticides; herd livestock; clean/disinfect livestock corrals/stalls/sheds