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Farm Driver / Mechanic

Resource Group US, LLC (#2)

Myakka City, FL

$25.37 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+18509440324
Email address to Apply:
ruth.zamora@resourcegroupus.com
Web address to Apply:
seasonaljobs.dol.gov

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
13
Job Duties:
Resource Group US, LLC, is an organic recycling and compost technology company whose 81-acre facility is comprised of a fully permitted borrow pit, green waste recycling facility, and 2-acres of farming acreage used to cultivate various fruits and vegetables as trials for its compost products. Workers will perform assigned duties as instructed by their supervisor. Duties may vary from time to time. Workers are provided with a uniform. Operating Harvest Farm Equipment: The worker will operate harvest transport equipment from the farm property to work sites and back to the farm during scheduled workdays. The worker will maintain a record and logs of all inspections required of equipment operating as directed. The worker will maintain equipment clean and use materials to properly clean and maintain harvest transport equipment. Harvesting trials of organic plants (tomato-Pepper): The worker will assist in the cultivation, growing and harvesting of agricultural commodities on employer’s farm property, pulling produce of plants into trial containers and placing containers on harvest equipment. Vegetation clean-up: The worker will pick up vegetation off the ground and place on equipment by hand and tossing into machine to collect. The worker will monitor the cleanliness of the containers and remove any additional trash from produce inside the harvest containers, and properly dispose of unwanted trash. As containers reach full capacity, the worker may be required to place additional containers (weighing approximately 60 - 80 lbs.) around the property and continue the clean-up process. Shuttle driver: Worker is required to pick up and move workers to and from their temporary living quarters and the farm property. Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Driver: The essential work activity involves moving highly perishable agricultural crops, mixed vegetables, compost, customized soil blends mulch products directly from the farm fields to the processing facility (which is located on employer’s farm property), on a seasonal basis and during harvest season. The haulers are required to complete each step of the haul as part of the necessary field to processing facility activities for the harvest. Haulers must be physically and mentally healthy. Each worker is expected to operate hauling vehicles efficiently and safely through all types of routes. Haulers must be able to operate tractors, trailers, semi-trailers, and have adequate knowledge to make minor adjustments or repairs to these vehicles. Must have a CDL, or equivalent license, pass a required driver’s license background check, and mandated drug/alcohol test. Haulers must have and maintain a suitable driving record and be insurable by the employer’s insurance company. Farm Equipment Mechanics: Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles. Employees must have sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a mechanic shop environment, which is located on employer’s farm property; walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time; frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and twist, push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds; operate assigned vehicles and equipment and verbally communicate information. Workers may be requested to submit to a background check and random drug or alcohol tests at no cost to the worker. Failure to comply with the request or testing positive may result in immediate termination. All testing will occur post-offer/pre-employment and is not part of the interview process.
Job Classification:
53-3032.00 - Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

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:
12
Special Requirements:
The employer may conduct a drug and/or alcohol test post-employment at the employers expense. Failure to comply with the request or testing positive may result in immediate termination.
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Resource Group US, LLC (#2)
Location:
Myakka City, FL 34251

Worksite

Address:
1510 Logue Road, Myakka City, FL 34251

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-24302-437417
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
11/5/2024
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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