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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

36

Job Duties:

Drive company vans, CalVans, and/or company pickup trucks to transport workers. A commercial driver's license is not required for these types of vehicles. Pick up and drop off workers from their housing to various field sites, and other sites as needed according to appointments, schedules, or requests by supervisor. Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner. Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations. Adherence to safety standards and legal requirements for vehicle operation and agricultural practices is mandatory. Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order. Perform minor vehicle repairs, such as cleaning spark plugs, or take vehicles to mechanics for servicing. Test vehicle equipment, such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation. Notify supervisor of vehicle problems. Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water. Vehicle maintenance also includes cleaning and washing the interior and exterior of the vehicles as needed. Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage driven, or fuel consumed. Compensation includes driving time, checking the condition of the vehicle, performing minor vehicle repairs, testing vehicle equipment, performing vehicle maintenance, preparing and submitting reports, and related activities. Job Duties: Crew Leader Reports directly to the supervisor and manages seasonal workers during harvesting. Oversee inventory and material orders, ensuring product quality and packing standards are met. Direct and monitor harvesting activities, assisting the supervisor with pre-harvest preparations and audits. Observe and listen to machinery operations to detect equipment malfunctions. Operate or tend equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors. Adjust, repair, and service farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions. Attach farm implements such as plows, discs, sprayers, or harvesters to tractors using bolts and hand tools. Maintain workers’ production and attendance by scanning employee QR codes. Ensure workers have adequate drinking water and ice in portable drinking water containers, disposable drinking cups, shade, portable toilets, water for handwashing, paper towels, and hand soap. Must also maintain portable water containers by washing them daily. Schedule rest breaks and lunches according to state requirements and document on time sheets. Must also record accurate hours worked for the workers. Machine/Equipment Operator: Able to operate machinery and tend to equipment used in agricultural production such as tractors, as directed and trained by supervisory personnel. Attach farm implements such as plows, discs, sprayers, or harvesters to tractors using bolts and hand tools. Individuals should be able to operate a forklift to load pallets of packed product into trucks as directed and trained by supervisory personnel. Work may be done on the ground and/or with the use of a harvesting machine where workers may pack the cartons while walking behind or mounted on the machine. Workers will conduct post-harvest, and end-of-season activities, repairing, cleaning, and preparing farm equipment for the following season. Compensation adheres to AEWR guidelines for all duties performed related to driving, crew leader, administrative tasks, and fieldwork.

Job Classification:

53-3053.00 - Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

The candidate must have at least 3 months within the last two years of verifiable work experience as a crew leader and van driver, and in agriculture, specifically related to Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cauliflower, Celery, Green Leaf Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, and Romaine Lettuce to avoid crop damage and personal injury. Variable weather conditions. All work must be performed in a manner that exhibits Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and the utmost food safety at all times. Adhere to all safety protocols to ensure the well-being of all crew members. The worker must attend the required orientation, which time will be compensated. Must be able to understand work & safety instructions in English or Spanish, the languages spoken and written in the workplace.

Number of Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

6:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Empire Farm Labor Contractor LLC (2025.53)

Location:

Salinas, CA 93907

Worksite

Address:

BEACHSIDE PRODUCE: MELLON RANCH 63 32°46'30.7"N 114°20'46.4"W, Yuma, AZ 85365

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-25252-297820

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

Employer may give discretionary bonuses.

Date Posted:

9/12/2025

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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