Farm Work, Cattle, Truck Driving and Wildlife Habitat Management Unique opportunity to work outdoors, in local recreational areas, where you will be performing a variety of that include but are not limited to tractor driving, truck driving, cattle, irrigation, etc. In this position you will be working independently, taking primary responsibility for care and maintenance of each location. Company You will be working for DeRuwe L&F, Inc., a small family owned wheat and cattle operation., that has had the contract for care and maintenance of local habitat areas such as Chief Timothy HMU and Hells Gate HMU for 30 years. We take pride in the work we do and the care we provide. We typically employ between 7 and 10 employees who have been with us for a range of 1 to 30 years. This position will typically be for 10 months between February and December and in some years can provide year-round employment.
Description The purpose of the position is to have an all around person who can drive tractor or truck and help with the cattle, will need to be able to spray pesticides. The job will also consist in doing some work for our other company (DeRuwe, Inc) that manages habitat sites along the Snake River. Some of the primary activities will include the following. - Tractor Driving
- Truck Driving
- Noxious weed control
- Cattle
- Tree planting
Requirements - Must have a CDL
- Must have some farm or cattle experience
- Have a valid drivers license (insurable driver)
- Be able to obtain a commercial pesticide license and boaters safety card (Assistance with both)
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision on a regular basis
- The ability to do manual labor (backpack spraying, tree planting, etc.)
Wages/Benefit The wage range for this position will be between $17.00 and $24.00 per hour. Attainment of pesticide license will result in a wage increase. No benefits are currently provided besides those regarding sick leave required by the State of Washington. How to Apply Interested candidates can email a resume or a generic application available at WorkSource Clarkston, 1013 Bridge Street, Clarkston to rayderuwe@columbiaenergyllc.com |