Farm Equipment & Irrigation Technician

City of Boise; Kuna (ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-cost medical coverage for you and

PERSI retirement with employer match

10 hours vacation per month

10 weeks paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Free local bus pass

Job summary

City of Boise is seeking a hands-on farm operations worker for a large-scale 4,225-acre farm in Kuna, supporting the biosolids application program. You will operate tractors and irrigation systems, assist with planting, cultivating, irrigating, and harvesting crops, and learn under experienced supervision in a real-world agricultural setting.

The role emphasizes practical skill-building in commercial agriculture and land management, with on-site supervision, outdoor work, and opportunities to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of agricultural experience including operation of heavy equipment or equivalent.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions and lift up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and cultivate land; operate tractors and irrigation equipment.
• Plant, cultivate, spray, and harvest crops; apply biosolids as soil amendment.
• Perform grounds maintenance and safety tasks; monitor and direct seasonal staff.

Skills

Outdoor endurance

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tractor operation

Irrigation systems

Harvesting equipment

Job description

City of Boise is seeking a hands-on farm operations worker for a large-scale 4,225-acre farm in Kuna, supporting the biosolids application program. You will operate tractors and irrigation systems, assist with planting, cultivating, irrigating, and harvesting crops, and learn under experienced supervision in a real-world agricultural setting.

The role emphasizes practical skill-building in commercial agriculture and land management, with on-site supervision, outdoor work, and opportunities to