Irrigation & Farm Assistant — Pivot Pro, Year-Round

Heartland-Food-Products-Group; Lake Panasoffkee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Food Products Group is seeking an AGRO Irrigation/Farm Assistant for the Archer, Florida location. This full-time, year-round role supports irrigation scheduling, pivot operation, and general farm duties on a growing specialty crop operation.

The ideal candidate has irrigation system experience, water management understanding, and the ability to operate tractors and farm equipment. Independent work mindset and safety-minded habits are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous irrigation experience, preferably with center pivots.
• Understanding of water management and crop irrigation needs.
• Ability to check systems, identify problems, and communicate repair needs.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to assist with irrigation repairs.
• Farm equipment operating experience preferred.
• Ability to operate tractors and general farm machinery is a plus.
• Willingness to assist with general field and harvest work when needed.
• Ability to work independently and stay productive without constant supervision.
• Dependable, organized, and safety-minded work habits.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain center pivot irrigation systems.
• Check pivots regularly to ensure proper operation and water application.
• Assist with water management and irrigation timing based on crop needs and weather conditions.
• Troubleshoot basic irrigation issues and report needed repairs.
• Assist with pivot breakdowns, repairs, and service work as needed.
• Monitor field conditions and communicate concerns to management.
• Help with planting/transplanting, cultivation, crop maintenance, and harvest support.
• Operate tractors, implements, and other farm equipment as needed.
• Perform basic equipment service and daily maintenance checks.
• Assist with general farm maintenance, cleanup, and other duties as assigned.
• Work safely and efficiently during busy production and harvest windows.

Skills

Irrigation experience

Water management

Farm equipment operation

Pivot operation

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Safety-minded

Tools

Center pivot systems

Tractor operation

Farm equipment tools

Job description

Heartland Food Products Group is seeking an AGRO Irrigation/Farm Assistant for the Archer, Florida location. This full-time, year-round role supports irrigation scheduling, pivot operation, and general farm duties on a growing specialty crop operation.

The ideal candidate has irrigation system experience, water management understanding, and the ability to operate tractors and farm equipment. Independent work mindset and safety-minded habits are essential.