Shire Jobs

Mobile Shire Logo

Job Information

Idaho Employer Farm Workers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery and Greenhous in Bonners Ferry, Idaho

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2312586

Place of employment: Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Period of intended employment: 3/17/2025-11/25/2025

Basic Job Requirements:

Lifting requirement 70 lbs, Exposure to extreme temperatures, Extensive pushing or pulling, Extensive sitting or walking, Frequent stooping or bending over, Repetitive movements.

Saturday work required.

Job Duties:

Workers will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production, care, planting, of nursery stock throughout the contract period. Loading, unloading, wrapping, mulching, arranging, harvesting, inventory of plant materials to include trees, shrubs, rooted cuttings, perennials vegetables. Preparing soils, seed beds. Workers will use mechanical equipment and hand tools, to include Tractors, Skid loaders, Wheel loader, Excavator, Backhoe, Tillers, Rippers, land planes, drop seeders, Grain drills and other misc. farm implements along with hand tools, shovels, pickax, rakes. All tools will be provided to the worker. Operators of equipment will have the responsibility to maintain, drive, operate, attach farm implements, all operators will be trained on safe operation and daily service requirements. Hand weeding, hoeing, of all crops and areas. Fertilizing of plant materials with organic matter and commercially blended products, by means of motorized, tractor, and walking spreader, hand. Pruning of grasses, shrubs, trees, perennials, vegetables, to promote good branching, yields, and appearance by means of power pneumatic, hedge trimmers, hand pruners, shears. Spraying herbicide, per-emergent (all workers will be trained in proper PPE and supervision and training by licensed qualified supervisor). General tasks during the contract period will include building/repair of shade and trellis structures, installing cold frames, green house, mowing, maintaining shop and yard areas. Cleaning of drainage ways, road shoulders, and ditches, installation of erosion blankets, fabric, and wattles. Identify Irrigation systems repairs by general observation of plant health, installation of water delivery systems to include, pumps, mainlines, laterals, rotating heads, and fixed sprays, low volume drip systems, above and below surface, siphon tube, gated pipe, by means of excavators, trenchers, and shovels. Piping systems to include PVC solvent weld, gasket, HDPE fusion, threaded, remote control valves, gate valves, gated, pivot, automated controllers. Workers will be encouraged to obtain a drivers license to operate company vehicles, but this is not a mandate for employment. All resident or previous license holders drivers must provide a copy of motor vehicle record (MVR) for insurance approval. Physical requirements include: the ability to work in all weather conditions, standing for extended periods, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and driving/riding equipment over unimproved terrain. Previous experience operating equipment, Manual labor, irrigation, Pruning, and spraying pesticides.

Workers who possess a valid drivers license and meet all applicable legal requirements, including holding a doctors certificate as required by 29 CFR 500.105, may be asked to drive vehicles for transporting workers, goods, or commodities on company business. This task is voluntary, compensable, and not a mandatory job duty. Workers without a valid drivers license or doctors certificate will still be fully eligible for employment and are not disqualified from any other job responsibilities outlined in this application. The employer can and will make alternative arrangements for the transportation of workers should the need arise.

Work is to be done for long periods of time in the field, when plants may be wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, mo erate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers ability to perform the job. Workers must be able to perform the required work with or without reasonable accommodations. Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing appropriate work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Casual clothing not permitted. Workers wearing inappropriate clothing will not be permitted to start work. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break when working more than 5 hours. Must report to work at the designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedules may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start/end times. Employer may request, but not require that workers work more than the stated daily hours, on the workers Sabbath, or on federal holidays. Workers may not report for work under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol on company worksites or vehicles is prohibited and will be cause for immediate termination. Out of concern for the safety of other workers, staff or the public at large, the employer reserves the right to terminate for cause, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, any worker fou

DirectEmployers