This position supervises employees in a farm environment: plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures, and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. Requires proven experience as a supervisor with the ability to communicate and lead a team. Has good decision-making ability and can handle problems quickly and efficiently. Responsibilities include:
- Assists with GPS operation, equipment and decisions
- Directs team members who are performing farm functions during farming seasons and are productive and efficient during off-seasons.
- Works independently as well as ensures team members are being productive in the proper direction daily
- Willing to operate as a team member in a variety of different roles/jobs during the peak seasons
- Assists with irrigation
- Coordinates field drainage projects and repair
- Assists in isolations with neighbors
- Surveys drainage elevations, area and features
- Reviews, suggests and demonstrates equipment
- Determines timing of cutting and pulling operations
- Operates equipment as needed
- Scouts and coordinates chemical applications
Education: Associate degree with at least 2 years related work experience or 4 years agricultural related work experience, or equivalent.