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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Agricultural Equipment Operator

Excelsior Farms

Kent, NY

$18.83 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+15855909312
Email address to Apply:
mombannister.chris@gmail.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
1
Job Duties:
Workers will perform various tasks involved in planting, cultivating, pruning, thinning, tree-training, and harvesting apples according to supervisors’ instructions. These duties include tilling soil & applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, hand-thinning, pruning crops & applying pesticides; hand-harvesting fruits; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products; constructing, repairing & maintaining orchard trellis system; repairing fences, wooden bins; assisting with irrigation activities; informing farmers or farm managers of crop progress and orchard conditions; performing general farm work. Workers may need to operate tractors, forklifts, mechanized farm equipment, or farm vehicles for some farm tasks. Operate trucks or other multi-purpose vehicles to transport workers from housing (weather on or off the farm) to the farm properties; haul tools, supplies, or crops; transport workers from place to place around the farm properties during the workday (including on public roads to reach the farm fields); and/or transport workers to the grocery store, bank, or laundry facilities on an as needed basis Those that are requested to drive will be required to possess an appropriate license, no one will be rejected for this position that does not possess a drivers license.Workers will be expected to conform to the specific instructions given by the supervisor for each day’s work. The activities outlined in the job description will be conducted solely on the worksite which is owned and operated by the employer.
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:
3 months verifiable experience
Number of Hours Per Week:
47
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Trade Name/Doing Business As:
Excelsior Farms
Company Name:
Roger and Christine Bannister
Location:
Kent, NY 14477

Worksite

Address:
1193 Point Breeze Rd, Kent, NY 14477

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-25121-926018
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
Apple Harvest Fresh, $1.00 per bushel picked Per Bu. Estimated hourly wage rate equivalent for the piece rate is $19/Hr based on workers filling 19 buckets per Hr. on average Guaranteed $18.83 per hour
Date Posted:
5/5/2025
Piece Rate Offer
$1.00

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