Soil and Water Management Systems

11/26/2025

Cool story about one of our best customers. Always a joy to work with Pat Feldpausch

09/22/2025

Check it out!

We recently sponsored a camera to be put on our shop for the Michigan Storm Chasers Facebook group! They also have other social media outlets which they provide live, accurate weather as it happens. These guys are always on top of the storm, no matter when it's happening, and it's awesome to now be a part of their network!

Check them out! Our camera may be featured the next time a storm rolls through, or even the next time the northern lights are out!

Weather camera #46 has entered the chat!

This one is located in Westphalia, MI and is sponsored by Soil and Water Management Systems! This camera faces west-northwest and provides us a WIDE open view across open fields. This is a much needed spot as well, with southern-central lower being our biggest dead zone for camera coverage. Thank you to Adam for reaching out to us to make this happen, and as always, shoutout to GarJen Technologies LLC for doing the install and being the equipment provider for our camera network!

More cameras coming soon!

Camera sponsorship opportunities for Fire Departments, EMA, municipalities, etc.. are still open for those with self install capabilities! Please fill out the form below if you are interested. https://form.jotform.com/mistormchasers/selfinstall

04/10/2025

Did you know we have a ditching bucket for our 210 excavator here at SWMS? We recently added it to our available services to help meet the needs of our customers. While we haven't always been a company that specializes in excavation type work, we do know a thing about making water go down hill, and providing quality, efficient work for an affordable cost. Call us today if you have any ditch work you need done!

03/28/2025

We have availability for your spring/fall 2025 tiling needs! While we understand the economic times for the farming community are tough, we firmly believe that tiling is one of the best, and longest lasting investments you can make for your farm! Call Mike or Adam today to let us know if there is anything we can help you with!

03/02/2025

It's that time of year again that SWMS is NOW HIRING for 2 laborer positions!

We offer competitive pay, benefits to those who stick around, and salary pay so there is no weather related layoffs or short pay weeks. We are a family owned company who likes to make it's employees feel appreciated and needed.

Applicants must be content with working outside on your feet all day, using a shovel, and working independently occasionally and be trusted as needed. A good employee will be willing to learn a variety of new skills, while working with the other crew as a team to efficiently finish tasks.

Please have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to work daily at our shop. Typical work hours are 7-5 weekdays, but will occasionally be more during busy times.

If you have prior experience in drainage, labor, mechanic work, welding, or a CDL, those things are a plus but not necessary.

Apply today! Our busy season will be starting very soon!

09/26/2024

We're hiring again! Fall is shaping up to be busy and we need more help. We primarily need laborers who are willing to learn from the ground up (pun intended)... A CDL or the willingness to get one will be a big plus.

We're hiring!
General laborers needed for what's typically 7-5 every week day. Starting pay $18 for entry level, and can improve with experience and good work ethic. Working outside, doing manual labor to help install drainage systems in farm fields will be your job, which requires a variety of tasks that will take on the job training. Eventually you will have an opportunity to learn some heavy equipment operation. Company offers a good list of benefits like retirement and commission bonus to reliable employees. Also salary pay for consistency, and no seasonal layoff.

Need to be able to reliably commute to our shop in Westphalia every day and have a driver's license. If you have experience with mechanic work, welding, or a CDL, that is a plus, but won't be your primary position. Send a message or comment here for more info or to set up an interview!

04/21/2024

We're still hiring! We got good interest in the position at first but had multiple people not show up for interviews, for whatever reason. Contact us today!

We're hiring!
General laborers needed for what's typically 7-5 every week day. Starting pay $18 for entry level, and can improve with experience and good work ethic. Working outside, doing manual labor to help install drainage systems in farm fields will be your job, which requires a variety of tasks that will take on the job training. Eventually you will have an opportunity to learn some heavy equipment operation. Company offers a good list of benefits like retirement and commission bonus to reliable employees. Also salary pay for consistency, and no seasonal layoff.

Need to be able to reliably commute to our shop in Westphalia every day and have a driver's license. If you have experience with mechanic work, welding, or a CDL, that is a plus, but won't be your primary position. Send a message or comment here for more info or to set up an interview!

03/08/2024

We're hiring!
General laborers needed for what's typically 7-5 every week day. Starting pay $18 for entry level, and can improve with experience and good work ethic. Working outside, doing manual labor to help install drainage systems in farm fields will be your job, which requires a variety of tasks that will take on the job training. Eventually you will have an opportunity to learn some heavy equipment operation. Company offers a good list of benefits like retirement and commission bonus to reliable employees. Also salary pay for consistency, and no seasonal layoff.

Need to be able to reliably commute to our shop in Westphalia every day and have a driver's license. If you have experience with mechanic work, welding, or a CDL, that is a plus, but won't be your primary position. Send a message or comment here for more info or to set up an interview!

12/12/2023

Trenching 15" flexible dual wall last week on 0.65% minimum grade for a township hall/ offices and parking lot project. Averages 7.5 feet deep with a 10 foot peak.. About 2000' total through the neighbors field. This will handle 2540 gallons per minute.

08/03/2023

Come join us at the Michigan LICA field day in Merrill.
We will be installing tile, demonstrating new technology and the latest conservation practices.

09/06/2022

Our company is a family owned and operated business of almost 35 years. We do local work installing farm drainage systems. The duties of this job include a variety of manual labor tasks to keep our machinery moving. We understand most people will come in as entry level to the position and that's ok, this is an opportunity to receive on the job training within our company, using laser and gps systems, bulldozer, back hoe, excavator, and skid steer. If an applicant has experience welding, mechanic work, or a CDL that is a plus, but not required. All we do ask is that you have a driver's license and show up to work every day.