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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

16

Job Duties:

Ground preparation, planting, irrigating, hoeing, pruning, cultivation and harvesting of all crops to include, walnuts, prunes, almonds, pecans, wheat, rice, sunflower, vetch, cucumber, watermelon, squash, and tomatoes. In order to perform this kind of work, workers must be able to work outside for at least 8 hours a day in all kinds of weather and be in possession of the requisite physical strength and endurance to perform all listed activities manually as well as mechanically, while working rapidly and skillfully with hands. The worker will be provided all necessary equipment to perform these tasks. Workers must be able to listen, understand, and follow instruction of company supervisors and manager. Workers must be willing to perform all duties according to the employers rules and regulations during the contract period. Job Description: Performing physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs, moving entire body such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials by hand, hoeing tomatoes, watermelon, cucumbers, squash, and sunflowers. Set up and operate irrigation equipment. Clear and maintain irrigation ditches. By hand, planting and pruning almonds, walnuts, prunes, and pecans. Maintain farm equipment, vehicles and farm grounds. Use tools shovel, long-handled hoe, pruning shears, siphon pipes. Maneuver (roll) empty prune boxes. Workers will be provided with all necessary equipment to complete tasks, and equipment must be returned once tasks have been completed. Must be willing to ask questions when instructions are unclear. Must be eager to use safe work practices, listen, learn, and work, diligently, steady-paced, and maintain the pace of the crew. In order to perform this type of work, workers must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions on occasion and have the requisite strength and endurance to do repetitive tasks while meeting stated performance standards. Operate tractors and small ATVs to prepare land for planting, plant seeds, apply fertilizers and/or apply pesticides, irrigation installation and maintenance, harvest, and prepare the ground for the next crop. May transport employees to/from field locations in company vehicle. Workers responsible for driving will be compensated for their transportation-related time, including the following: actual driving time, processing any related paperwork, trips to the gas station cleaning, and maintaining the vehicle while practicing safe driving skills, and ensuring all occupants wear their seatbelts. Please see addendum C

Job Classification:

45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

1

Special Requirements:

This job requires a minimum of 1 month of agricultural experience working in diversified crops, handling manual and mechanical tasks, including agricultural field work. Verifiable work experience is required. Please see addendum C.

Number of Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

River Vista Farms, LLC

Location:

Colusa , CA 95932

Worksite

Address:

3536 Hwy 45, Colusa, CA 95932

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-23041-764191

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

3/3/2023

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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