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FARM WORKER
The Farm Worker is responsible for performing farm labor in the planting, care, maintenance, and harvesting of crops and livestock. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.
Class Code:
B118C
Job Grade:
GS01
Special Job Requirements:
May operate, maintain and repair a variety of vehicles, machinery, equipment and facilities including: trucks, tractors, mowers, farm machinery, backhoes, and manual and power tools, buildings, pens and fences.
Typical Functions:
Operates farm equipment in the cultivating, planting, and harvesting of farm crops.
Mixes feed formulas and prepares livestock feed for feeding and watering livestock.
Observes general conditions and checks growth of crops and/or livestock and reports any unusual conditions to supervisor.
Performs minor maintenance to farm equipment and facilities, including building or repairing pens, fences, and minor equipment repairs.
Assists other farm workers in loading and unloading delivery trucks and hauling livestock and/or crops.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Knowledge of farm operations.
Knowledge of basic farming equipment and crops.
Ability to perform manual labor under varying working conditions.
Ability to follow oral instructions.
Ability to provide feed and care of farm livestock.
Ability to operate farm equipment in the cultivating and harvesting of farm crops.
Minimum Qualifications:
Completion of sufficient education or training to read and write.
Required Certificates:
Must possess a valid Arkansas driver’s license and may be required to obtain a commercial
driver’s license.
Exempt:
N
