Field Workers Irrigators And Ag Equipment Operators

Job description

Irrigators: Under the supervision of the Supervisor/Foreperson, performs general irrigation work of vegetable fields via drip/sprinkler irrigation; drip irrigation installation, repair and maintenance; and sprinkler installation, repair and maintenance. Performs maintenance in and around vegetable fields such as weeding with a long handle hoe around irrigation valves and trash removals. Workers will perform weeding job duty for less than 20% of the work week. Tractor driving activities for purpose sprinkler irrigation pipe. Reports break downs and understands and abides by our safety procedures and performance standards. Can fill out maintenance and progression sheet Required basic knowledge of driving a tractor, must pass a tractor safety training and demonstrate ability to operate tractor in a safe manner.

The employer attests that any weeding work will be performed in compliance with 8 Cal. Code Regulations Section 3437, 3456(b-c).

Field Health Coordinator: Workers will directly support irrigators and agricultural equipment operators by transporting tools, supplies, drinking water, and sanitation supplies to field. Completes daily checklist to ensure that all field sanitation standards are followed and report any violation to supervisor. Monitors the health and wellbeing of other farm workers and ensures that workers adhere to break and hydration schedule on the farm. Responsible for inspecting on-farm worker housing on a daily basis and notifying supervisor of any housing violations, safety issues, or maintenance issues. Ensures that workers have adequate access to toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and wash bins or laundry facilities. Additional duties include maintaining written logs and checklists, communicating with supervisors regarding field and housing conditions, and assisting with general compliance support related to worker health, sanitation, and safety in support of primary agricultural duties on the farm.

Agricultural Equipment Operator: Workers will drive and operate various farm equipment to perform farm field preparation such as planting, cultivating, fertilizing, farming and maintaining farms. Will attach and adjust farm implements to tractors such as discs, plows, lasers, rippers, cultivators, listers and planters and will ensure equipment is operating properly at optimum performances. Workers must conduct daily maintenance check prior to operate the tractor, monitor and drive tractors safely and efficiently over difficult terrain and must have sufficient knowledge of tractor mechanics to make simple and minor adjustments and repairs to tractors. Workers will be required to understand and operate GPS operating system. Required to have knowledge of driving a tractor, must pass tractor safety training and demonstrate ability to operate tractor in a safe manner.

Workers may occasionally and/or sporadically perform duties associated with and directly related to the primary duties such as cleaning up field.

Mix Lettuces, Kale, Romaine, Head Lettuce, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Pumpkins, Spinach, Tomatoes, Specialty Seed Crops, Cover Crops and Fallow ground for preparation of crops.

In the event that an employee is injured while on the job, the Company will provide a temporary work assignment that will be as closely related to the job duties described herein, while the employee recovers from a work-related illness which meets with physician’s clearance to return to work under specific limitations. The work assignment will not be a permanent position, it will be temporary to accommodate the injured worker under doctor’s restrictions and time period that may differ from the heavy field work described within.

Special Requirements

Must have 1 months work experience as an irrigator as defined in this application.
Specific requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and being able to use hand tools. Must be able to work under conditions where skin and clothing become heavily soiled with mud, water, grease, etc.