Job Description
About us
Gary Mamer Farms is a small farming business in Brawley, CA that primarily grows alfalfa, alfalfa seed, wheat, bermuda, sugar beets, dehy onions and some produce.
We are currently seeking a Supervisor to oversee daily operations. The candidate will be comfortable with physical labor and have the ability to supervise a team to complete any necessary farming projects.
This individual will be responsible for planning work, keeping the shop and equipment clean, and helping a team of tractor drivers complete their tasks efficiently by delegating jobs and following up on remaining ones.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate activities of tractor drivers engaged in farming and maintenance activities.
- Review farming plans and field schedules with Farm Managers to determine task priorities and facilitate workflow.
- Ensure that equipment is available and properly maintained to complete tasks efficiently.
- Conduct safety inspections of equipment to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Transport tractor drivers to various fields.
- Purchase tools and repair supplies as needed.
- Oversee shop and routine preventative maintenance on trucks, machinery, irrigation ditches, irrigation pipe and tractors.
- Keep accurate records of daily work completed in fields and on equipment.
Requirements:
- Welding experience preferred.
- Mechanical experience required, expertise preferred.
- Experience operating heavy machinery, tractors, graders, water truck, backhoe, forklift etc.
- Acceptable driving record.
- Valid drivers license required.
- Bilingual required, english fluent preferrred but not required.
Schedule:
- Willing and able to work 6 days a week during peak seasons.
- Typical schedule: 6:00am-3:00pm – longer hours when necessary.
Benefits:
- Group medical insurance offered after probationary period at reduced rates.
- Two weeks paid vacation per year.
- Three days paid sick leave per year.
- Daily uniform provided at minimal cost to employees.
- Work truck provided after initial probationary period.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $1,250.00 – $1,500.00 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 2 years
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- On call
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brawley, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver’s License (Required)
Work Location: One location