Entry-Level Irrigation Specialist - Farm Tech

Stahmanns Pecans; La Mesa (NM); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Stahmanns Pecans is seeking an entry-level Irrigator for our Main Office in La Mesa, NM. The role covers all irrigation activities across the farm—flood, sprinkler, and micro-irrigation—and supports harvest and general farm tasks to keep production efficient.

You will help operate tractors, ATVs, pumps, and other equipment, and you may perform related farm labor such as weed control, pruning, and planting support as needed. Outdoor work and long hours are common.

Qualifications

• Experience in irrigation and/or general farm work preferred.
• Ability to operate and maintain irrigation systems and related equipment.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., work outdoors, and follow directions independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Flood irrigation: setting gates, digging checks, maintaining ditches and borders.
• Sprinkler systems: moving pipes, setting and monitoring timers, checking heads for efficiency.
• Micro-irrigation (drip/tape): flushing lines, checking filters and emitters, monitoring for clogs or leaks.
• Monitor water schedules and adjust irrigation based on crop needs, weather, and soil conditions.
• Report and respond to irrigation system malfunctions or inefficiencies.
• Follow water conservation practices and comply with applicable water use regulations.
• Assist with harvest operations including picking, sorting, and packing as required.
• Perform general farm labor: weed control, pruning, fertilizing, and cleanup.
• Operate and maintain farm equipment and machinery, including tractors, ATVs, pumps, and hand tools.
• Support crop planting and maintenance activities as assigned by the supervisor.
• Help with fencing, minor construction, and irrigation infrastructure setup.

Skills

Irrigation systems

Farm operations

Equipment operation

Tools

Tractors

ATVs

Pumps

Hand tools

Job description

Stahmanns Pecans is seeking an entry-level Irrigator for our Main Office in La Mesa, NM. The role covers all irrigation activities across the farm—flood, sprinkler, and micro-irrigation—and supports harvest and general farm tasks to keep production efficient.

You will help operate tractors, ATVs, pumps, and other equipment, and you may perform related farm labor such as weed control, pruning, and planting support as needed. Outdoor work and long hours are common.