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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

21

Job Duties:

Irrigator: Under the supervision of the Supervisor/Foreperson, performs general irrigation work of produce fields via drip/sprinkler irrigation; drip irrigation installation, repair, and maintenance; and sprinkler installation, repair and maintenance. Performs maintenance in and around produce fields such as weeding and thinning with a long handle hoe around irrigation valves and trash removals. Tractor driving activities for purpose sprinkler irrigation pipe. Report’s break downs and understands and abides by our safety procedures and performance standards. Can fill out maintenance and progression sheet. Required basic knowledge of driving a tractor, must pass a tractor safety training and demonstrate ability to operate tractor in a safe manner. The employer attests that any thinning or weeding work will be performed in compliance with 8 Cal. Code Regulations Section 3437, 3456(b-c). Agricultural Equipment Operator: Workers will drive and operate various farm equipment to perform farm field preparation such as planting, cultivating, fertilizing, farming, and maintaining farms. Will attach and adjust farm implements to tractors such as discs, plows, lasers, rippers, cultivators, listers and planters and will ensure equipment is operating properly at optimum performances. Workers must conduct daily maintenance check prior to operate the tractor, monitor, and drive tractors safely and efficiently over difficult terrain and must have sufficient knowledge of tractor mechanics to make simple and minor adjustments and repairs to tractors. Workers will be required to understand and operate GPS operating system. Required to have knowledge of driving a tractor, must pass tractor safety training and demonstrate ability to operate tractor in a safe manner. Workers may occasionally and/or sporadically perform duties associated with and directly related to the primary duties such as cleaning up field. In the event that an employee is injured while on the job, the Company will provide a temporary work assignment that will be as closely related to the job duties described herein, while the employee recovers from a work-related illness which meets with physician’s clearance to return to work under specific limitations. The work assignment will not be a permanent position, it will be temporary to accommodate the injured worker under doctor’s restrictions and time that may differ from the heavy field work described within.

Job Classification:

45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

1

Special Requirements:

Must have 1-month work experience as an irrigator and agricultural equipment operator as defined in this application. Specific requirements include lifting 50 pounds frequently and able to use hand tools including cutting knives. Must be able to work under conditions where skin and clothing become heavily soiled with mud, water, grease, etc. Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions, including rain, cold, high winds, etc. Work involves bending and working in bent or stooped positions. Must be able to walk on uneven ground and stand up extensively. No smoking, alcohol, firearms in field or housing.

Number of Hours Per Week:

35

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

4:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Foothill Packing, Inc. YU-25

Location:

Salinas, CA 93905

Worksite

Address:

SMT Farms KAMMANN 21; CO. 7 ST & AVE 19E, Yuma, AZ 85356

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24170-125550

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

7/8/2024

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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