Farm Operations Leadership Trainee: Irrigation & Field Ops

AgReserves, Inc.; Kennewick, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

AgriNorthwest is seeking a reliable Manager Trainee to join our local farm team. The role supports the Farm Unit Manager in agronomic, irrigation, and farm operations with day-to-day supervision, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality field work and coordination of irrigation, fertilizer, and pesticide activities.

The position emphasizes hands-on technical work, safety, and minimizing downtime, with responsibilities ranging from planning operations to supervising employees and maintaining

Qualifications

• BS in Agronomy or related field or equivalent experience.
• Private Pesticide Applicator License and valid driver’s license.
• Experience in agricultural operations including irrigation and chemical application.
• Ability to supervise field employees in a production environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Supervisory/leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Farm Unit Manager in planning and executing daily farm operations (irrigation, fertilization, pesticide application, equipment use).
• Safely operate and monitor center-pivot irrigation systems to ensure consistent water application and minimize downtime.
• Support irrigation scheduling using soil-moisture data and field conditions.
• Assist with operation, troubleshooting, and repair of irrigation systems and related controls.
• Apply fertilizers and chemicals per label, calibrate, mix, apply, and document.
• Formulate and blend dry and liquid fertilizers as needed.
• Operate farm machinery and perform minor repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and chemical applications.
• Monitor crop health and coordinate corrective actions with leadership.
• Provide direct supervision of assigned employees and training.

Skills

Irrigation systems operation

Pesticide application

Supervisory/leadership

Communication skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Agronomy or related field

Tools

Center-pivot irrigation systems

Soil-moisture monitoring tools

Job description

AgriNorthwest is seeking a reliable Manager Trainee to join our local farm team. The role supports the Farm Unit Manager in agronomic, irrigation, and farm operations with day-to-day supervision, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality field work and coordination of irrigation, fertilizer, and pesticide activities.

The position emphasizes hands-on technical work, safety, and minimizing downtime, with responsibilities ranging from planning operations to supervising employees and maintaining