Vineyard Tractor Drivers And Mechanic’s Assistant

Job description

*All job duties will be performed in the field and on a farm*

Job title: Vineyard Tractor Drivers and Mechanic’s Assistant

Operates and controls various types and sizes of tractors to:
• Maintain fields by dicing and mowing
• Apply chemicals to vines

Harvest duties include:
• Move harvested grapes from the gondolas to the truck that transports them in the field
• Harvest grapes
• Drive tractors with light towers

The harvest season typically occurs between August and October but may vary based on weather and crop conditions.

*If tractor driving work isn’t available, driver may perform available field work at his/her regular rate of pay.

Essential Job Responsibilities
• Know the purpose of each equipment implement and its appropriate application
• Attach, adjust, and detach implements as needed
• Perform daily safety check of tractor and implement
• Operate appropriate tractor with implements
• Avoid hitting obstacles, stakes, vines, wires, irrigation lines, etc.
• Report any such damage to supervisor
• Spray fertilizer or pesticide solutions, wearing the appropriate respirator and personal protective equipment if required
• Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunction.
• Report any equipment malfunction to supervisor
• Remove any obstruction to avoid damage to product or machinery
• Observe and report any incomplete or incorrect field work or conditions

Physical Environment
• Work outdoors in extremes of heat/humidity/cold and other weather conditions
• Sit for extended periods of time with the ability to withstand vibration and frequent turning of the head
• Exposed to dust, noise, agricultural chemicals, gasoline, diesel fuel and solvents
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Title of Supervisor for this position: Miguel Vega

Job Title: Field Mechanic’s Assistant: In the shop and field where the shop is also located on the farm.
Reports to: Shop Manager/Supervisor, Vineyard Managers
Works with: Other mechanics and maintenance personnel
Supervises: None

This individual is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and minor repair of tractors, and other farm equipment on the farm.

Basic Job Responsibilities: Basic Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment .
• Assist in servicing and maintenance of farm equipment and implements
• Perform minor repairs
• Move equipment
• Replacing hydraulic hoses Drive forklift

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

Special Requirements

General minimum job qualifications:
Physical:
Good vision
Good hearing
Reasonable noise tolerance
Reasonable dust tolerance
Ability to work nights
Ability to work different shifts
Ability to work swiftly
Must be able to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including Respirator
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
Ability to stand and walk throughout work shift on uneven ground
Ability to sit for long periods of time
Ability to shift gears, depress pedals; turn knobs and levers; read gauges
Ability to work in all types of weather conditions, i.e. frost, fog, wind, heat, etc.
Repetitive stooping and bending
Good finger dexterity
Firm hand grip
Repetitive arm and shoulder movement, above and below head level
Repetitive use of wrist and hands
Repetitive pulling, pushing and reaching