Assistant Farm Manager

Farm Job Search; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

Farm Job Search in Georgia is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to supervise tractor drivers, perform mechanical maintenance, and operate complex equipment. Reports to the General Farm Manager and coordinates day-to-day field activities.

The ideal candidate has experience with irrigation pivots, equipment repair, planting records, and familiarity with chemical applications. A driver’s license, willingness to work long hours, and the ability to obtain a Chemical Applicators license are required.

Qualifications

• Must pass background check and drug test.
• Chemical Applicators license or the ability to obtain one.
• Driver's license required.
• Experience supervising others and leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Running and maintaining center pivot irrigation systems.
• Calibrating planters, repairing equipment and tractor repairs.
• Locating and picking up equipment and equipment parts.
• Planting and keeping planting records.
• Evaluating plant health.
• Fertilizer and chemical application and keeping application records.
• Supervising harvest crews and activities and keeping harvest records.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual

Driver's license

Job description

Assistant Farm Manager (2465)

Location: Georgia

Job Number: 2465

Responsible for supervising tractor drivers, conducting mechanical maintenance and repair, and operating complex equipment. Reports to directly to the General Farm Manager.

Responsibilities Include:

• Running and Maintaining Center Pivot Irrigation Systems.
• Calibrating planters, repairing equipment and tractor repairs.
• Locating and picking up equipment and equipment parts.
• Planting and keeping planting records.
• Evaluating plant health.
• Fertilizer and chemical application and keeping application records.
• Supervising harvest crews and activities and keeping harvest records.
• Farming or mechanical experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Driver's license.
• Reliability, willingness to work long hours, and interest in learning new skills.
• Chemical Applicators license or the ability to get a Chemical Applicators license
• Must pass a background check and drug test

The ideal candidate will have:

• Multiple years of experience in growing sweet corn, green beans, blueberries, peanuts, and other similar crops.
• Mechanical knowledge and ability to perform repairs and maintenance on a wide variety of farm equipment including pivots.
• Experience supervising others and leading a team.
• Bilingual.

Salary: $500.00 to $800.00 /week plus benefits