Field Workers

Job description

Field workers will perform olive pruning, olive suckering and erosion control by hand. Workers will also perform weed control using mechanical string trimmer for weed abatement and or a shovel (long handled). Workers will also perform crop thinning by hand. Workers will be responsible for harvesting olives by hand. All hand-related harvesting will be in accordance with California law. Workers will also perform fence repair, vegetable planting/harvesting and ground prepping. Workers will use woodchipper and chainsaw in performing agricultural duties.

Tractor mowing, spraying, and small repair work: Set up and operate a tractor with mowing, or spraying implements. Also, complete small repair work on tractor as needed.

ATV Irrigation: Use an ATV to turn on and off irrigation valves and fix leaks to the irrigation system.

Vegetable garden Maintenance: Ranch clean up

Special Requirements

One month harvest experience. Workers must be able to lift 50 lbs frequently. No smoking, drinking alcohol, or illegal weapons or controlled substances in the fields or in housing. Able to stoop, bend, and work in cold and wet conditions. Able to use tools such as pruning shears, grape knives, hand saws, weed eaters, hedgers, shovels. Safety use and training provided by employer. Workers must abide by Employer housing rules. Ability to communicate in English or Spanish is required for training and safety purposes. (i.e. Workers must listen to, understand and follow instructions of Employer crew leaders, supervisors and managers.)