IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING WAGES FOR TEMPORARY AGRICULTURAL JOBS
The Department of Labor recently announced new minimum wage rates, called Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs), that employers must offer and pay, at the time work is performed, to nonimmigrant H-2A workers and workers in corresponding employment beginning on the effective date of the new wage rates. To see the new hourly AEWRs for non-range occupations (effective January 1, 2023) and the national monthly AEWR for herding or production of livestock work on the range (effective January 1, 2023), please visit: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/wages/adverse-effect-wage-rates
Farm Worker
Ericson Farms JV
Brownfield, TX
$14.87 per hour
Recruitment Information
- Telephone Number to Apply:
- +18066370924
- Email address to Apply:
- jarredwericson@gmail.com
Job Description
- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 5
- Job Duties:
- Operate tractors on farm property pulling a peanut buggy or peanut digger. May operate a cotton stripper, cotton buggy or module builder. Lift up to 50lbs. Work is 8-12 hours per day. Worker may be requested, but not required, to work additional hours as business needs demand and depending upon the conditions in the fields, weather, and maturity of crop. Hours may fluctuate due to weather conditions or mechanical breakdowns but will not reduce the 3/4 guarantee over the life of the contract. Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test (at no cost to the worker), as part of fitness for duty and workers safety. Drug testing relates to safety assurance in remote environment. Testing positive or failure to comply with the random drug testing may result in immediate termination from employment. Possibility of work breakdown will not reduce workers guarantee over the life of the contract.
- Job Classification:
- 45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators
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
- Special Requirements:
- Once hired, workers may be required to take a random drug test (at no cost to the worker), as part of fitness for duty and workers safety. Drug testing relates to safety assurance in remote environment. Testing positive or failure to comply with the random drug testing may result in immediate termination from employment. Regarding the post-hire drug test, please note that this job opportunity involves working with farm equipment, vehicles, and farm machinery. Worker safety objectives would make the reasonable basis for post-hire drug testing as part of fitness for duty and safety assurance.
- Number of Hours Per Week:
- 72
- Work Schedule (Start/End time):
- 8:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Employer Information
- Company Name:
- Ericson Farms JV
- Location:
- Lubbock, TX 79423
- Telephone Number:
- +18066370924
Worksite
- Address:
- 1720 County Rd. 460, Brownfield, TX 79316
Job Order Details
- ETA Case Number:
- H-300-23216-239575
- Multiple Worksites:
- No
- Date Posted:
- 8/14/2023