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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Farmworker

Herbert Doucet

Elton, LA

$9.59 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+13372750173
Extension
0
Email address to Apply:
doucetherb@yahoo.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
3
Job Duties:
Temporary, seasonal workers needed for crawfish season. Duties include crawfishing in boats, catching crawfish, performing crawfishing duties in fields, manually cutting up of bait, placing and checking traps; run and fuel boats; pull levees up; prepare fields; drive tractor; maintain equipment; repair traps. Must be able to lift/carry sufficient weight (approximately 50 pounds) to move equipment and material necessary to complete assigned tasks.  The Employer will rely on workers own representations and observations of workers to assess if the workers meet this qualification. Random drug testing upon hire (paid for by employer); driver's license required; job involves frequent stooping, lifting, standing for extended periods of time, exposure to extreme temps; must have three months experience in similar position. Base hours offered is 40 hours offered; overtime hours are usually offered during plentiful season and may include an additional 10-40 hours of overtime work depending on the nature of the season; higher wage may be paid based on experience. Daily work schedule includes 1 unpaid lunch hour. Se necesitan trabajadores temporales para la temporada de langosta. Las tareas incluyen la pesca de langostas en embarcaciones, la captura de langostas, la realización de tareas de pesca de langostas en campos, el corte manual de cebo, la colocación y comprobación de trampas; hacer funcionar y repostar embarcaciones; levantar diques; preparar campos; conducir tractores; mantener equipos; reparar trampas. Debe ser capaz de levantar/cargar suficiente peso (aproximadamente 50 libras) para mover el equipo y el material necesario para completar las tareas asignadas.  El empleador se basará en las declaraciones de los propios trabajadores y en sus observaciones para evaluar si los trabajadores cumplen esta cualificación. Pruebas de drogas aleatorias al ser contratado (pagadas por el empleador); se requiere licencia de conducir; el trabajo implica agacharse, levantar objetos, estar de pie durante largos periodos de tiempo, exposición a temperaturas extremas; debe tener tres meses de experiencia en un puesto similar. El horario base ofrecido es de 40 horas; se suelen ofrecer horas extra durante la temporada de abundancia y pueden incluir entre 10 y 40 horas adicionales de trabajo extra en función de la naturaleza de la temporada; se puede pagar un salario más alto en función de la experiencia. El horario de trabajo diario incluye 1 hora de almuerzo no remunerada.
Job Classification:
45-2093.00 - Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
3
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Herbert Doucet
Location:
Gonzales, LA 70737

Worksite

Address:
28043 Elton Drive, Elton, LA 70532

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-25342-464627
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
Wage offer for H-2A workers only is $8.24 per hour
Date Posted:
1/9/2026
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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