Shuttle Drivers/chauffeurs

Job description

Duties are responsible for safely transporting farm workers to and from work sites and other locations and various driving duties related to farm operations. This role requires the operation of buses and passenger vehicles, including shuttle buses and company cars, to transport farm workers from employer-provided housing or centralized pick-up points to work sites and back. The Bus Driver operates on the farm and around farm properties during workdays, adhering to all traffic regulations and safety standards. Bus Drivers must perform routine vehicle maintenance to ensure vehicles are in good working condition, checking the tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment. They must complete accident reports, when necessary, comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles safely and courteously, and ensure passengers follow safety regulations. Additionally, Bus Drivers regulate heating, cooling, lighting, and ventilation
systems for passenger comfort and report any vehicle malfunctions or needed repairs. They test vehicle equipment, such as lights, brakes, horns, and windshield wipers, to ensure proper
operation. Special qualifications, such as a valid Commercial Driver's License with a Passenger
Endorsement are required.

Other tasks when not driving include the following:
Field Walking - Walk the field and assist with quality and efficiency of the crop being harvested. Such as making sure the harvesters are not leaving behind the color and size of Sweet Potatoes specified for that block by the harvesting supervisor. Assist with communication between the dumper and the harvester and management on quality or specification issues.

Special Requirements

Applicant must have a CDL class A or B with Passenger endorsement with a valid USDOT physical exam to transport migrant workers. Applicant Must have a Valid Farm labor contractor license or be able to register and apply for a farm labor contractor license as an employee with driving authorization as an endorsement on its FLC or FLCE cards. Workers may be required to perform work that is incidental to farming the crops listed in the application. This is a very demanding and competitive business in which quality specifications must be rigorously adhered to. Sloppy work cannot and will not be tolerated. Continue to Addendum for drug testing requirements.