Field Workers Irrigators and Ag Equipment Operators

Overview

We are seeking experienced Irrigators and Agricultural Equipment Operators to work on vegetable farm fields. Employees will work under the supervision of the Supervisor/Foreperson, performing irrigation installation, repair, and maintenance, as well as tractor operation and general field duties.

• Install, repair, and maintain drip and sprinkler irrigation systems, including surface and subsurface irrigation, syphon tubes, and irrigation gates.
• Start and stop irrigation pumps for both surface and subsurface systems.
• Perform general field maintenance: bird control, weeding with a long‑handle hoe, border maintenance, and trash removal.
• Operate tractors safely, perform daily maintenance checks, and adjust implements such as discs, plows, lasers, rippers, cultivators, listers, and planters.
• Use GPS operating systems for field preparation tasks including planting, cultivating, fertilizing, and harvesting.
• Load, unload, stack, and store sprinkler pipe and irrigation equipment in portable trailers.
• Clean up fields before, during, and after harvest, and pick up trash as needed.
• Report equipment breakdowns and adhere to all safety procedures and performance standards.

In the event of a work‑related injury, the Company will provide a temporary work assignment closely related to the employee’s duties while the employee recovers, subject to medical clearance and specific limitations. This assignment will not be permanent.

• Able-bodied with capacity to lift up to 60 lbs., pull, push, walk on uneven terrain, and work outdoors in heat or cold.
• Good eyesight for plant identification and harvesting decisions.
• Proper personal hygiene and suitable clothing and footwear for outdoor work.
• Follow instructions and use safety equipment correctly.
• For machine operators: safe and careful operation of authorized equipment.

• Minimum one month of work experience as an irrigator and agricultural equipment operator.
• Knowledge of tractor operation and mechanics, with ability to make minor adjustments and repairs.
• Must complete tractor safety training and demonstrate safe tractor operation.