Farmworkers And Laborers, Crop, Nursery And Greenhouse
Employer
111 Ripple Road
Victoria, TX 77905
United States
Job description
Assist with Olive Orchard operating mechanical pruner and hand pruning trees during growing
season; Operate 4ft mechanical shredders between rows; Repair and maintain farm vehicles,
implements, and mechanical equipment; Set up, repair, maintain, and operate irrigation
equipment such as drip irrigation; Inform farm managers of crop progress; Identify plants,
pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers;
Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery (much of which is
equipped with GPS) to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest
crops including planting olive seedlings; Clean work areas and maintain grounds and
landscaping; Load inputs and drive trucks to transport to fields, load crops and drive trucks to
transport to fields and storage facilities; Attend to farm animals; Record information; Attach
equipment using hand tools; Regulate conditions; Feel plants' leaves and note their coloring to
detect the presence of insects or disease; Repair farm buildings, fences, and other structures;
Mix materials, dump solutions or seeds into planter or sprayer machinery.
Special Requirements
Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to
the worker. Testing positive for an illegal/controlled substance or failure to comply may result
in immediate termination from employment.