Field Workers

Job description

Vineyard Worker (Wine Grapes)

Work on grape crop, including:

January through August: vine suckering, shoot thinning, pruning, leafing, training of young vines, crop thinning and adjustment, irrigating and maintaining grape vines

August, September, and October: harvesting

October and November: harvest / post-harvest work

Works as a member of a crew, or individually performing moderately complex tasks that require limited judgment. Use standard tools such as rakes, long handled hoes, pruning shears, and shovels. Workers may occasionally and/or sporadically perform duties associated with and directly related to wine grape field and harvest work functions in and around the vineyard. Such work will be temporary and insubstantial agricultural labor. Another incidental activity that the employers indicated is tractor driving.

Workers will also set up and operate a tractor.

Erect irrigation equipment. Operate Irrigation drip system, open / close valves and monitoring for leaks.

Basic Job Responsibilities: Basic Repair and maintain farm vehicles.
• Perform minor repairs
• Move equipment
• Drive forklift

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions.