Driver/agricultural Workers (non-harvest)

Job description

All work is performed in the field on the farm.

Driver may drive over the road in vans and other company-owned vehicles. Driver will drive designated vehicles to transport crew workers to and from housing and worksite locations, when necessary. Driver will be responsible for filling truck with fuel and keeping vehicle clean. Driver will be required to complete and process periodic driving reports as required by state laws.
Driver will be required to follow all traffic laws. Drivers are responsible for ensuring that seat belts are worn by all other employees riding in the truck. Also responsible to driving to stores and banks, when necessary.

Drivers are compensated for these activities. All employees engaged in driving activities (H-2A as well as corresponding domestic workers), will be given the opportunity to obtain a driver’s license on a voluntary basis. The DL is not a pre-hire job requirement. No job applicant will be denied an employment opportunity due to a lack of a DL at the time of application and/or hiring. The employer will cover the cost of obtaining a driver’s license, if necessary.

Special Requirements

3 months performing driving duties is required for all positions. Class C license required to perform driving duties. Specific requirements include lifting up to 25 pounds frequently. Workers must stand, sit, crouch, bend, reach, lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds in the course of performing required activities. Must have use of both hands and be able to use hand tools. Workers should be able to pick quality strawberries as requested, at the same time being able to clean and remove any bad product or quality from the strawberry beds.

No smoking, illegal drugs, alcohol or weapons of any sort in the housing or working fields. Ability to communicate in English or Spanish is required for training and safety purposes. Must be available for the entire contract period.