We are a large irrigated farm based in Othello looking for the right candidates to work with some of the senior level guys on the farm.
These candidates need to have the aptitude and natural ability to learn complex systems.
Attention to detail and a strong work ethic is required.
You will work closely with a very knowledgeable person on the farm that can explain and teach you everything from irrigation patterns to high and low voltage troubleshooting and repair. These guys know a lot and treat everyone with respect.
About the farm:
Fields are in an 11 mile radius from our main equipment yard south of Othello.
We grow vegetables and grains under circle irrigation, no tubes or handlines.
Farm pickups are not driven home, all vehicles are returned to the equipment yard at the end of your shift, refueled and ready for the next day.
We work to maintain a drama free work place.
People and process are respected, vehicles, the shop, yard and fields are kept clean and safe.
We work between 5 and 7 days a week depending on the time of the year.
The things you will learn:
Fieldnet pivot control systems installation, removal and repair.
Test, observe, troubleshoot and repair corner machine sequencers, aqua-valves, irrigation pattern control boards.
Wired and GPS corner system guidance, inspection, service and repair.
Nelson valve, end guns and controls, sprinkler pattern troubleshooting and adjustments.
Pump station relays, telemetry, transducers, VFD drives, centrifugal and short set turbine pumps with 3 phase motors up to 200HP.
Setup and maintain planting, spraying, harvesting and sorting equipment systems, including photo eyes, VFD drives, wired and wireless controls, flow meters, bearings, chains, sprockets, belts, rollers and safety equipment.
John Deere GPS, rate and section control, crop and non-cropland mapping and work flow management, utilize John Deere operation center to effectively schedule the refueling, servicing and repair and moving of tractors and equipment.
Follow tillage, planting, spraying and harvest schedules on google sheets, ensuring fields and circles are in the correct condition and position for efficient and correct equipment operation.
Follow irrigation scheduling on google sheets accurately, updating data in real time.
If you are interested please text only.
References are required at the first interview.
All inquires will be kept confidential.