Calvan Drivers; Crew Leader

Job description

H-2A and corresponding domestic workers must be available to perform each of the following job activities in connection with the harvesting and farming operations:

CalVan Drivers; Crew Leader to perform the following duties:

CALVAN DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS:

1. Employee may drive Cal Van over the road.
2. Employee picks up workers from different housing sites/pick up points and takes them to an assigned work site and at the end of the day takes them back to the housing site/pick up point.
3. In order to drive a Cal Van, Employees must possess valid driver’s license (state issued) and must be able to pass Class B Physical exam and register as an FLCE driver. The employer will be responsible for the cost of the California Driver’s License, Class B Physical Exam, and registration as an FLCE driver (if any).

All employees in this position (H-2A as well as corresponding domestic workers), will be given the opportunity to obtain a driver’s license (DL) and register as an FLCE driver on a voluntary basis. The DL and FLCE Certificate are not a pre-hire job requirement. No job applicant will be denied an employment opportunity due to a lack of a DL or FLCE Certificate at the time of application and/or hiring. Further, no worker (H-2A or corresponding domestic worker) will be terminated for failure to obtain a DL or FLCE Certificate.

CalVan drivers may be H-2A or corresponding domestic workers. The employer assures that employees who drive the CalVans are compensated for their time driving. CalVan drivers perform MSPA and related paperwork (i.e., logging) as required by law which they are compensated for. The CalVan driving job duty is not a different job and the drivers perform harvesting job duties when not driving. Drivers pick up workers from the housing sites/pick up points and drop them off at the worksite. At the end of the workday, the CalVan driver takes the workers back to the housing sites/pick up points. Drivers are also responsible, during the workday, for filling the vehicle with gasoline and keeping it clean. The employer assures that drivers are paid the AEWR for actual driving time and to the extent applicable, processing CalVans paperwork, trips to the gas station, and cleaning the vehicle.

Under SOC Code 53-3053.00 for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs, employees will also perform the following duties:

•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.
•Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water.
•Test vehicle equipment, such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation.

Crew Leader: Employee will report to the Foreman directly all the time. The Crew leader will record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs. The employee will direct and monitor the work of seasonal help during harvesting; will inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress. (Foreman and Supervisor) The Crew Leader will maintain inventory, ordering materials as required; will examine and inspect containers, materials, or products to ensure that product quality and packing specifications are met. It includes making sure the product in the bin does not have any crop that has been pulled from the tree, with the stem, with mechanical damage, or fruit left unharvested on the trees (Shinner). On occasions, the employee makes sure that the right size product is being harvested; will measure, weigh, and count products and materials; record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records; direct and monitor the activities of work crews engaged in harvesting activities. Assist crew foreman with pre-harvest process and audits.

Special Requirements

2-month experience harvesting to avoid crop damage and personal injury. Written verification of experience is required. Workers must stand, sit, crouch, bend, reach, lift and carry items weighing up to 50-60 pounds in the course of performing required activities. Workers must be able to listen, understand, and follow instructions of company supervisors and managers.

The company's Employment Arbitration Agreement is set forth in this Clearance Order outlining the procedures to follow in raising concerns to seek their prompt resolution with an option to arbitrate unresolved matters. Please note the DRA does not preclude the employee from filing claims with the AJCC but applies to claims arising from employment relationship - however or where raised - will be resolved under the terms of DRA.