Irrigators/Field Workers

H2ajobs; Niland (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided/meal option

Weekly grocery store transportation

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking an Irrigator crew member to install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems on a farm crew. You will operate pumps, move field piping, and drive tractors to ensure precise water delivery across crops.

Responsibilities include system installation and maintenance, water management, and field housekeeping. Candidates should be physically capable, safety-focused, and able to work in open fields under varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Physical stamina to walk on uneven ground and lift heavy pipes (about 40 lbs).
• Mechanical aptitude to fix leaks, repair pipes and use hand tools safely.
• Adherence to safety protocols around tractors and high‑pressure water systems.

Responsibilities

• System installation, maintenance, and repair of pumps, pipes, drip tape, and valves.
• Monitor water flow, pressure, and start pumps to prevent waste or improper watering.
• Move and assemble hand lines across fields in wet or muddy conditions.
• Drive tractors to transport irrigation pipe and clear debris from lines and equipment.
• Perform field housekeeping and minor repairs to equipment.

Skills

Physical stamina

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Tools

Harvest machine operation

Tractor operation

Job description

Job Duties - Description of the specific services or labor to be performed:

Irrigator Crew

An irrigator on a farm crew installs, maintains, and repairs irrigation systems (drip or sprinkler) to ensure proper crop hydration. They monitor water flow, operate pumps, and move pipe lines, often performing physically demanding tasks like lifting 40-lb pipes, while driving tractors to manage irrigation coverage across fields.

Key Responsibilities

System Installation & Maintenance: Installing, assembling, and repairing pumps, aluminum pipes, drip tape, sprinkler heads, and valves.

Water Management: Starting pumps, monitoring water flow, water pressure, and inspecting fields to prevent waste or over/under-watering.

Pipe Movement: Manually moving and assembling "hand lines" across fields, often in wet or muddy conditions.

Equipment Operation: Driving tractors to transport irrigation pipe.

Field Maintenance: Clearing debris from irrigation lines, sprinkler heads, and conducting minor repairs on equipment.

Required Skills and Physical Requirements

Physical Stamina: Ability to walk on uneven ground and lift or carry heavy pipes (approx. 40 lbs) continuously.

Mechanical Aptitude: Capability to fix broken pipe, repair leaks, and handle tools safely.

Safety Adherence: Following safety protocols, especially regarding tractor operation and high-pressure water systems.

Field Workers (Baby Leaf: Organic Spring Mix, Organic Kale, Organic Arugula, Organic Chards, Organic Bok Choi, Organic Spinach, Organic Baby Spinach, Organic Cilantro, Organic Parsley) to perform the following duties.

Harvesting Organic spring mix, kale, baby leaf, spinach, arugula, chard is cut by harvest machine. Harvest machine up loads product via conveyor belt and with assistance from workers product is loaded and hand compacted into totes. Full totes are off loaded from conveyor belt onto trailer (of the same height) and placed on a pallet to be loaded into reefer trailers for shipment. This process is repeated. Worker is responsible for cleaning of equipment and cleaning work area.

Harvesting Organic Bunch Parsley, Organic Bunch Cilantro, and Organic Bunch Spinach is bunched, cut, twist tied, and packed in the field. Worker is on their knees, collect enough product in hand to make a bunch, using a harvesting hand knife makes a straight cut right at ground level, then applies a twist tie to each bunch. Bunches are picked up and placed in cartons periodically. This process is repeated. Worker is responsible for cleaning of equipment and cleaning work area.

Harvesting Organic Romaine is cut, trimmed to meet quality standards and packed in the field. Worker is walking through field, using a harvesting hand knife makes a straight cut right at ground level, then trims to specifications and packs into bags, totes or cartons. This process is repeated. Worker is responsible for cleaning of equipment and cleaning work area.

Harvesting Kale full-size is hand picked in field and packed in the field. Worker is walking through field, using hands to hand pick product. Product is placed in cartons or totes periodically. This process is repeated. Worker is responsible for cleaning of equipment and cleaning work area.

Machine set up includes: Check machine for fluids, inspect machine to make sure it’s clean and in worker order; Put sticker on bags and cartons; Supply cartons for the day and put on the machine; Open or close machine; Put machine where crew will start; Move trailer. Drive tractor. Operate the machine.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Workers occupying employer-provided housing in which full kitchen facilities are available will be responsible for preparing their own meals. Workers will purchase food at their own expense and prepare their own meals. Kitchen and eating facilities will be shared with other workers occupying the Company-provided housing facilities. Employer will provide workers with cooking and eating utensils. No kitchen facilities or meals are provided to workers not occupying Company-provided housing. The employer will facilitate transportation to local grocery stores once per week.

If kitchen facilities become unavailable, employer will provide 3 meals a day and deduct $16.78 per day from workers’ pay (or higher is a higher meal deduction is approved or if Department of Labor adjusts the meal deduction to a higher rate during the contract period.

If meals are provided, the employer:

[] WILL NOT charge workers for such meals.

[X] WILL charge workers $16.78 for meals.

Transport: The following provisions pertaining to provision or reimbursement for inbound and return transportation and subsistence apply only to persons recruited from outside normal commuting distance.

Experience wanted: 1 months

Minimum Job Qualifications: 1 month of harvest experience in any of the commodities listed. Work is performed in open fields and may involve exposure to mud, dust, wind, heat, cold, and other natural elements. Temperatures can range from 30 degrees Fahrenheit to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the period of employment. Workers should come prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear for the environmental and working conditions described. No smoking, alcohol, firearms in the field or residential housing. Ability to communicate in English or Spanish is required for training and safety purposes. (i.e. Workers must listen to, understand and follow instructions of Employer supervisors and managers.)