Farm Laborer
Employer
Bavery, Mike: Township: Carthage, Section 33
Carthage, IL 62321
United States
Job description
Drive and control equipment to support the agricultural activity of assisting in the installation of conservation systems such as terraces, water & sediment control basins, ponds, grassed waterways, grade stabilization structures, drainage systems, critical area plantings, native plant seedings, woodland improvement, pastureland improvement, debris removal, land shaping, land access structures, farm trails and roads, brush removal, unload trucks containing job materials, load fleet trucks daily with needed supplies, routine servicing and minor repairs of machinery on the farm, etc. Job skills required are safe operation of farm tractors and their implements, and skid loaders used for vegetation and debris removal on the farm. Job requires physical strength and agility to move materials to and from jobsites and to do hand labor such as shoveling and chainsaw operation, proper use of hand tools such as shovels, rakes, saws, drills, laser survey equipment. Assist in maintaining farm property by mowing, picking up debris, pruning, weeding, raking, sweeping, cleaning and putting away tools and equipment, cutting trees and brush. Unload potting soil and containers and bring to planting area, set up shelving in plant display area, fill containers with potting soil in preparation for planting crew, unbox planting supplies, help keep flower beds, lots, and landscape trimmed and weeded. Harvest field crops and crop debris, tillage work, and assist in planting operations.
Work is to be done for long periods of time in the field, when plants may be wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers ability to perform the job. Workers must be able to perform the required work with or without reasonable accommodations.
Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing appropriate work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Casual clothing not permitted. Workers wearing inappropriate clothing will not be permitted to start work.
Workers will have an unpaid lunch break when working more than 5 hours. Must report to work at the designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedules may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start/end times. Employer may request, but not require, that workers work more than the stated daily hours, on the worker’s Sabbath, or on federal holidays.
Workers may not report for work under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol on company worksites or vehicles is prohibited and will be cause for immediate termination.
Out of concern for the safety of other workers, staff or the public at large, the employer reserves the right to terminate for cause, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, any worker found during the period of employment to have a criminal conviction record or status as a registered sex offender.
The work described herein is regular, seasonal full-time work requiring all workers to be available as stated on the standard work schedule, throughout the entire contract period. Employees may experience a temporary reduction in work and/or a temporary work stoppage due to the natural agricultural cycle.
Employer retains the right to terminate workers for lawful job-related reasons, including but not limited to workers who: are regularly absent or tardy; malingers or otherwise refuses to work in accordance with direction, or is otherwise obviously unqualified to perform the job; is physically able but does not demonstrate the willingness to perform the work necessary.
Non-U.S. workers may be terminated if one or more U.S. workers becomes available for the job during the employer's recruitment period.
Special Requirements
3 months experience in earthwork. Employer requires all-newly hired employees to take and pass an employer-paid background check, due working near clients' and employees' families and property. All background checks are conducted uniformly after an initial job offer has been extended and accepted by the new hire. Workers must have a valid, insurable drivers license or be eligible to apply for same at no cost to the worker. Employer reserves the right to conduct post-hire, employer-paid random, upon suspicion, and/or post-accident drug testing in accordance with state law. Any employee who declines to take or fails a drug test will be immediately terminated.