ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Farming Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Wonderful Company

Farming Inventory Clerk

Edinburg, TX · On-site

$12 - $14.75/hr

Perform the responsibilities of the Inventory Clerk for all farm equipment and chemicals. Here's what you'll do: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Reconcile inventory of equipment ...

Gold Leaf Farming

Asset Manager

$23/hr

Our farm workers have a $23 starting wage in California, fully paid healthcare, retirement, and parental leave. Our farms use technology and incorporate research-based strategies to maximize ...

The Wonderful Company

Farming Inventory Clerk

Edinburg, TX

$12 - $14.75/hr

Perform the responsibilities of the Inventory Clerk for all farm equipment and chemicals. Here's what you'll do: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Reconcile inventory of equipment ...

Stoddard Farms

Be Seen First

Farmhand

Monticello, IL · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

The Farmhand will provide full-time support in various agricultural tasks including planting, spraying, harvesting, and hauling crops such as corn and soybeans. This role requires willingness to ...

Gold Leaf Farming

Talent Community: Asset Manager

$23/hr

Our farm workers have a $23 starting wage in California, fully paid healthcare, retirement, and parental leave. Our farms use technology and incorporate research-based strategies to maximize ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsFarming Jobs

Farming information

See salary details

$40K

$50.8K

$59K

How much do farming jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for farming in the United States is $50,833.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $54,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Farming vs Agricultural Technician?

AspectFarmingAgricultural Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; experience often valuedAssociate's degree or technical certification in agriculture or related field
Work EnvironmentOutdoor farms, fields, and rural settingsResearch labs, farms, and agricultural facilities
Employer & Industry UsageFarmers, agricultural companies, cooperativesResearch institutions, government agencies, agricultural businesses
Common Search & ComparisonHands-on farming activitiesSupporting agricultural research and technical tasks

Farming involves direct hands-on work in planting, tending, and harvesting crops or raising livestock on farms. Agricultural Technicians assist in research, testing, and implementing new farming techniques or technologies. While farmers focus on production, technicians support research and technical processes within the agricultural industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Farmer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Farmer, you need practical knowledge of crop and livestock management, a fundamental understanding of agricultural science, and often a high school diploma or vocational training. Familiarity with farm machinery, irrigation systems, and technologies like GPS-based equipment or farm management software is increasingly important. Strong problem-solving skills, resilience, and effective communication are crucial soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure efficient farm operations, adaptability to changing conditions, and long-term agricultural productivity.

What do farmers do?

Farmers are responsible for cultivating crops and raising animals to produce food, fiber, and other products. Their work includes preparing the land, planting seeds, caring for crops or livestock, and harvesting the final product. Farmers often manage equipment, monitor weather and soil conditions, and may also handle business aspects like selling their goods. The specific duties can vary greatly depending on the type of farm and the products produced.

What are some common challenges farmers face during peak planting and harvesting seasons, and how can these be managed?

During peak planting and harvesting seasons, farmers often encounter challenges such as unpredictable weather, equipment breakdowns, and labor shortages. Managing these issues typically involves careful planning, such as scheduling tasks around weather forecasts, performing regular equipment maintenance, and securing additional seasonal labor in advance. Collaboration with other farm team members and local agricultural communities can also help by sharing resources and best practices to overcome these challenges efficiently.
More about Farming jobs
What cities are hiring for Farming jobs? Cities with the most Farming job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Farming jobs? The most popular types of Farming jobs are:
What states have the most Farming jobs? States with the most job openings for Farming jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Farming jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Farming jobs are:
Farming jobs near you
Infographic showing various Farming job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, and 22% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,833 per year, or $24.4 per hour.
Mechanic II, Farming Shop

Mechanic II, Farming Shop

The Wonderful Company

Edinburg, TX

$17.39 - $20.46/hr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

The Wonderful Company rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

240th of 380 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Company Description

Wonderful Citrus is North America's leading integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementines/mandarins, navel and Valencia oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and other citrus varieties. Wonderful Citrus farms more than 74,000 acres of fresh citrus and has supplier relationships around the world to ensure a year-round supply. Our citrus can be found in all channels of distribution, with our consumer brands most visible in the produce department of grocery stores across the globe under our flagship consumer brands, Wonderful Halos Mandarins, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red Grapefruit.

Job Description

Overview: 

Primarily working on the road this role is expected to maintain, repair and overhaul farm equipment and vehicles such as, tractors, trucks, forklifts, brush shredders, spray equipment, and other mechanically, electrically or motor driven equipment on farms and in farm shops. Examines equipment for defects and dismantles defective equipment using hand tools. Repairs or replaces defective units using hand and power tools.

Here's what you'll do:

  • Perform all tasks in a safe manner. Maintains shop and equipment in good safe efficient conditions, with special care to critical equipment.
  • Ensures that all farm machinery is serviced and maintained on a routine schedule and kept in good operational order.
  • Inspects, tests, adjusts, and repairs as needed, all equipment and rolling stock on a regular basis, as required by management.
  • Maintains service and repair records.
  • Keeps the shop Supervisor informed of equipment conditions, upcoming maintenance schedules, and other pertinent equipment information.
  • Maintaining and servicing company vehicles
  • Tool accountability
  • 75% + of the work time will be performed in road service
  • All other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Pay Range $17.39 - $20.46 P/H 

Qualifications

Here's what you'll bring to the table:

  • 3-5 years of maintenance experience in repairing farm equipment.
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Strong equipment/process troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Must have experience in working on all types of engines.
  • Knowledge of basic math.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) desired.
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds, bending or stooping.
  • Ability to work with little or no supervision
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and climb or balance.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus
Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO is the law - click here for more information

What The Wonderful Company employees say

Pay

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Apply