Laborer, Farm Sr

Job Description

This role helps to foster self-reliance, care for the poor and the needy, and provide opportunities for giving and service by: helping members become economically and emotionally self-reliant; providing access to essential food and clothing items; helping members prepare for and respond to disasters; and providing humanitarian aid to relieve suffering; thus furthering the mission of the Church.

Operates assigned farm machinery and equipment, and performs semi or unskilled physical labor to assist project manager in the planting, cultivating, irrigating and harvesting of crops on the welfare project. May assist with livestock as required.

Responsibilities

70% Drives or operates assigned farm machines, such as tractors, trucks, and harvesters to perform specified activities such as cultivating row crops, cutting hay, and harvesting wheat. Drives tractor and operates designated towed machine, such as seed drill or manure spreader to plant, fertilize, and spray crops. Operate pivots. Moves switches, pulls levers, and turns knobs and wheels to activate and regulate mechanisms.

15% Makes minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on farm machinery. Adds oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, and water to appropriate tanks on farm machinery

15% Performs manual duties involved in planting, cultivating, irrigating and harvesting crops. May mix chemical solutions, such as pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers in preparation for application to crops. May move irrigation tubing and/or pipes throughout farm project. Uses hand-held shovel, hoe and rake to perform assigned duties. May drive and operate some farm machinery as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Three years prior agriculture farm experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. One year demonstrated experience operating and maintaining basic farm machinery and equipment. Must be mechanically oriented and have proven mechanical skills. Must have proper driver’s license for equipment operation. Must possess the ability to work steadily and quickly. Ability to hear, understand and follow directions from supervisor. Incumbent must work long, strenuous hours in varying climate conditions. Incumbent makes only minor decisions as it relates to assigned tasks. The freedom to act and make decisions increases with the level of knowledge and experience gained.

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