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J. G. BOSWELL COMPANY Irrigator in Bakersfield, California
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Pay
- $17 - $18 an hour
Job type
- Full-time
Shift and schedule
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
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Location
21101 Bear Mountain Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93311Benefits
Pulled from the full job description- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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**JOB SUMMARY:** The Irrigator is responsible for irrigating field and row crops with surface water by performing the following duties. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:**- Must obey company and safety policies at all times.
- Lifts gate at side of flooded irrigation ditch, permitting water to flow into bordered section of the field.
- Shovels and packs dirt in low spots of embankment or cuts trenches in high areas to direct water flow.
- Moves and operates moon buggies to pump water from flooded ditches to bordered fields.
- Shovels or hoes soil to clear ditches and furrows and build embankments that channel water in assigned area but avoid overflow into areas that could be damaged by water.
- Drives tractor to field and tows attached implement back and forth across field or between crop rows, manipulating levers that activate and position implement parts.
- Drains excess irrigation water which involves shoveling to help facilitate the draining of water.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Related experience helpful.
- Ability to speak and understand English is a plus.
- Must be able to work as part of a team and independently.
- Must be observant, organized, and detail oriented.
- Must function well in a fast-paced environment.
- Desire and ability to learn.
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person