Shuttle Drivers And Chauffeurs

Job description

CalVans Driver Duties: Transport workers from designated pick-up points to work sites and back.
Maintain valid state-issued driver's license. Employer covers costs for obtaining a California Driver's License, Class B Physical Exam, and FLCE driver registration, if required.
Driving and related tasks (e.g., logging activities as per MSPA regulations) are compensated. Driving is part of the job role, and drivers will engage in
harvesting activities when not driving.
Responsible for vehicle maintenance tasks including fueling and cleaning. Compensation includes driving time, paperwork processing, and vehicle maintenance activities.
Must check and maintain vehicle safety features and perform minor repairs or routine maintenance as necessary.
Adherence to safety standards and legal requirements for vehicle operation and agricultural practices is mandatory.
Employees must ensure the operational integrity of the vehicle by regularly checking essential components and conducting minor repairs or maintenance as
needed.
Crew Leader Duties: Report directly to the Foreman and manage seasonal workers during harvesting.
Record crop-related information (pesticide use, yields, costs) and communicate crop progress to farm management.
Oversee inventory and material orders, ensuring product quality and packing standards are met.
Direct and monitor harvesting activities, assisting the foreman with pre-harvest preparations and audits.
General Information: No candidate will be excluded based on the absence of a driver's license or FLCE Certificate at the time of application or hiring.
Employment will not be terminated due to failure to obtain these credentials. Compensation adheres to AEWR guidelines for all duties performed related to driving, administrative tasks, and fieldwork.
The CalVans driving duty is not a different job and the drivers perform harvesting job duties when not driving.

All Worksites are within a normal commuting distance from the central pick-up location (Los Banos housing).
Employer-provided transportation is available to all workers from the central pick-up location.
All workers residing within the AIE can reasonably return to the their residence or the employer-provided housing within the same workday.
Worksites are clustered around Gilroy to the East and Le Grand to the West, with Los Banos located centrally in between both worksite clusters.

Special Requirements

Variable weather conditions. All work must be performed in a manner that exhibits Generally Accepted Practices (GAP) and the
utmost food safety at all times.
Requires 3 months of experience in harvesting crop(s) and/or agricultural activity identified in this job order.
Verifiable work experience is required.

See Addendum C