Pinestraw Worker

Job description

Duties may include: dig holes, apply bark, mulch, rake, sweep, patio-grounds, clean, pickup or remove debris. Apply pine straw for landscaping purposes: to enrich soil, prevent: plant disease, erosion, loss of topsoil, weed growth, and to retain a consistent temperature of protection during the winter. Gather, bail, load, apply and cut open pinestraw bales & other related Pinestraw Worker activities as per SOC/OES 37-3011 (onetonline.org). Possible weekend/holiday work. Standard/Expected Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00AM-3:30PM. Offering 40+ (plus) hours per week; not including applicable lunch and/or breaks. Possible weekend/holiday work. Start/end times, offered hours and/or overtime could vary as they may be dependent upon other factors such as project/schedule/service needs, weather, and commute time between worksites (if applicable). Overtime possible, but not required or guaranteed. At Employer’s sole discretion: possible raises and/or bonuses based on individual factors such as work performance or skill (not guaranteed). Piece rate may apply: worker will never make less than Prevailing Wage or Federal/State/Local minimum wage.

Rake and Bale = $1.00/square bale, $1.10/round bale= minimum daily production is 115 bales per day or 14-15 bales per hour, Load Bales: = $.20/square bale, $.25/round bale= minimum daily production is 600/bales per day or 75 bales per hour. Not to fall below prevailing wage. Failure to meet daily production standards after a 1-week training period may result in termination of employment.

Special Requirements

Must be 18 due to insurance. Must show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Perform physical activities: such as lift, balance, walk, stoop, handle, position, move, manipulate materials use static strength to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, carry objects up to 50lbs. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Work is performed outdoors, exposed to weather; must be capable of doing physically strenuous labor for long hours, occasionally in extreme heat or cold. Variable weather conditions apply; hours may fluctuate (+/-), possible downtime and/or overtime.