Agricultural Field Technician & Equipment Operator

City of Boise; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-cost medical coverage for you and

PERSI retirement with employer match

Vacation: 10 hours per month (grows),

12 paid holidays

10 weeks paid parental leave

$500 annual wellbeing incentive

Tuition reimbursement

Free local bus pass

Basic life insurance

Job summary

City of Boise invites applications for a hands-on farm position at Twenty mile South Farm in Kuna. You will gain journey-level experience in a large-scale agricultural operation, operating tractors and irrigation equipment under on-site supervision, and contributing to soil management and crop production.

The role involves outdoor, semi-skilled work, field preparation, planting, irrigating, cultivation and harvesting, with opportunities to learn from experienced professionals in commercial

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of agricultural experience with heavy equipment and irrigation systems as part of a combined education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and farm equipment to prepare soil and care for crops.
• Apply biosolids as soil supplement and manage irrigation operations.
• Maintain grounds, fences, and farm facilities; assist with planting and harvesting.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Outdoor work

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tractors

Front-end loaders

Harvesters

Irrigation systems

Job description

City of Boise invites applications for a hands-on farm position at Twenty mile South Farm in Kuna. You will gain journey-level experience in a large-scale agricultural operation, operating tractors and irrigation equipment under on-site supervision, and contributing to soil management and crop production.

The role involves outdoor, semi-skilled work, field preparation, planting, irrigating, cultivation and harvesting, with opportunities to learn from experienced professionals in commercial