Assistant Farm Manager at Farm Job Search Georgia

Assistant Farm Manager

Location: Georgia

Responsibilities

• Supervise tractor drivers, conduct mechanical maintenance and repairs, and operate complex equipment.
• Report directly to the General Farm Manager.
• Run and maintain center pivot irrigation systems.
• Calibrate planters and perform tractor repairs.
• Locate and pick up equipment and parts.
• Plant crops and keep planting records.
• Evaluate plant health.
• Apply fertilizer and chemicals while maintaining application records.
• Supervise harvest crews, oversee harvesting activities, and keep harvest records.

Qualifications

• Farming or mechanical experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Driver's license.
• Reliability, willingness to work long hours, and interest in learning new skills.
• Chemical Applicators license or the ability to obtain one.
• Must pass a background check and drug test.
• Multiple years of experience growing sweet corn, green beans, blueberries, peanuts, and similar crops.
• Mechanical knowledge and ability to perform repairs and maintenance on various farm equipment, including pivots.
• Experience supervising others and leading a team.
• Bilingual.

Salary: $500.00 to $800.00 /week plus benefits