Leads/shuttle Drivers

Job description

Farm Leader- Assigns duties such as cultivation, irrigation, or harvesting of the crops to field workers. Trains workers on techniques such as planting, harvesting, and weeding. Operates farm machinery for cultivation, harvesting, or storing crops. Communicates with Farm Manager regarding daily harvesting. Transports workers from field to field. Uses probe timekeeping system to ensure employees punch in and out. Documents cop data on ifoods software using ipad. Enforces safety measures on-site.

Shuttle Driver: Operate passenger vans to transport up to 10 workers to/from housing to/from worksite and weekly grocery, laundry and banking needs. Inspect vehicle and safety equipment on bus before driving. Pick up workers at living quarters and transport workers to work site. Assistant supervise workers, report any accidents/injuries. Keep vehicles clean, transfer workers from one worksite to another when necessary. Provide documents/licenses to federal agencies when requested. Transport workers back to housing at the end of the workday. Additional hours may comprise an additional 30% of the workers time. Five percent of each workers responsibilities may be comprised of inspecting a vehicle, checking gas, oil, and water levels. Reporting and coordinating minor repairs to vehicles such as changing tires and following all maintenance-scheduled requirements. as well as reporting all safety incidents. Driver must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the United States or foreign equivalent license.

Drivers must follow specific routes according to times and schedules indicated by field supervisors/managers. Each worker must comply with DOT safety guidelines and traffic regulation for vehicle operation to ensure passenger and vehicle safety. Its essential that drivers safeguard passengers confirming each are seated while following safety practices during vehicle operation, regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort. Drivers are required to report delays and accidents immediately. DOT required medical exam.

Workers are responsible for following the recommendations of supervisors in performing these tasks. Voluntary workers may have the opportunity to assist in driving duties to include transporting workers from housing to/from work to/from grocery store, laundry and banking facilities. Drivers may have the opportunity to work additional hours per week.

Vegetable transportation: The employee will transport the product to the packing house. Workers will assist in staking boxes, safely loading, unloading, and securing product on/off on the truck. In addition to ensuring, the vehicles are regularly serviced.

Special Requirements

Criminal background check and drug/alcohol testing: B & W Quality Growers may conduct criminal background checks and/or drug/alcohol testing at the employer's expense on all new applicants post-employment. Failure to pass criminal background check and/or drug/alcohol screening is grounds for termination.