Agricultural Equipment Operators
Employer
161 Mallaray Rd.
Bradford, VT 05033
United States
Job description
Crops grown: pumpkins, sweet corn, winter squash.
Operate trucks, tractors, or other multi-purpose vehicles to transport workers from housing (whether on or off farm) to the farm properties; haul tools, supplies, or crops; transport workers from place to place around the farm properties during the workday (including on public roads to reach farmer’s fields); Load agricultural products into trucks, and drive trucks to market or storage facilities. This work order is for qualified people to perform the duties related to harvesting pumpkins and field work. Worker will be helping in the preparation and harvesting of pumpkins as well as picking and packing pumpkins to be shipped. Assemble and repair equipment for pumpkins.
Workers who possess a valid driver’s license and meet all applicable legal requirements, including holding a doctor’s certificate as required by 29 CFR § 500.105, may be asked to drive vehicles for transporting workers, goods, or commodities on company business. This task is voluntary, compensable, and not a mandatory job duty. Workers without a valid driver’s license or doctor’s certificate will still be fully eligible for employment and are not disqualified from any other job responsibilities outlined in this application. The employer can and will make alternative arrangements for the transportation of workers should the need arise.
The employer will provide 1 day of training. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Worker will be given 1 hour for lunch. While working in the field, cell phone usage is limited to emergency use only. Due to health & safety concerns relating to pesticide application & the operation of equipment on our farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English.
Special Requirements
3 months experience required in agricultural labor. Must be physically able to lift/carry up to 80 lbs on a consistent basis throughout the work day. Due to health & safety concerns relating to pesticide application & the operation of equipment on our farm, workers must understand basic instructions in English.