Ranch Maintenance Worker
Employer
1655 Main St.
Santa Maria, CA 93458
United States
Job description
Perform general labor and maintenance duties in and around strawberry ranches under the direction of Farm
Managers. Install and maintain drip irrigation systems. Assist the company to spray and fumigate crops. Install and
repair fences around ranches. Help clean and maintain ranch ditches and reservoirs. Complete basic document
checklists concerning ranch conditions, tools, and harvest conditions by following food and industrial safety guidelines.
Perform occasional hand weeding in and around ranch properties; workers will not perform weeding activities by hand
in a stooped, kneeling or squatting position. May lead, coordinate or monitor the work of other less experienced
employees. Perform other general labor duties as directed that relate to the maintenance of strawberry ranches.
Qualifying workers may also operate farm machinery, such as tractors, to assist with cultivation of the land after
undergoing several hours of safety training and passing a hands on tractor driving exam. Qualifying workers must
demonstrate willingness, basic knowledge of driving a tractor or other farm machinery and the ability to operate
agricultural machinery in a safe manner. Tractor drivers will be responsible for movement of tractors in and around the
ranches with or without loaded attachments. Operate breaks, gears, and pedals, read gauges and steering controls
while driving. Refuel and maintain tractor operations to ensure optimum performance. Conduct daily maintenance
checks prior to operating the tractor. Work can involve exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, bright sunlight,
cloudy, windy or rainy conditions, mud and dust, low light and other natural elements. The work may entail exposure to
plant pollens, insects, snakes, rodents, noxious plants and/or plant materials that have been treated with insect and/or
disease control spray. Workers should come prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear for the working
conditions described and utilize all required personal protective clothing and equipment.
Special Requirements
Qualifying workers must have 3 months of agricultural experience. All qualified applicants must have the authorization to work in the United States, be willing to perform the agricultural duties as described in this job order and be able to meet the physical demands of the position and the employer's work schedule with or without reasonable accommodation.