Farmworker/laborer

Job description

Position Description: “Agricultural Equipment Maintainer”

Work Description: Employees will be working in outside Strawberry, Raspberry and Garlic nurseries, as well as Alfalfa fields. They will be directly supporting the farming operations on these fields by maintaining the operational functioning of the agricultural equipment used in these operations. The types of equipment they will maintain could include, but are not limited to: Tractor, Field Planter, Row Tunnel Machine, Field Fork Lift, Bin Carrier, Plant Harvester, Hay Baler, Hay Rakes, etc. This work will require extended periods of maintenance work, attention to detail and a high level of responsibility to accomplish the mission. Additionally, at least 3 months of prior experience in agricultural equipment maintenance is required for this position.

The personal equipment required, if any, to perform these duties may vary based on the equipment being maintained. All personal equipment required will be provided by the employer.

Special Requirements

SEE ADDENDUM C
4e) Must be able to lift and/or load 60lbs.
4g) Work may take place when temperatures are below freezing and above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
4h) May require extensive pulling and/or pushing of tools, wheelbarrows, fruit containers, etc.
4i) May require worker to sit and/or walk for extensive periods of time while sorting, picking, examining, weeding, transporting, pruning, etc.
4j) Workers will be required to stoop and/or bend over while performing farm labor such as weeding, irrigating, pruning, picking, removing debris, etc.
4k) There will be repetitive movements while performing most of the farm labor duties, for example picking, sorting, pruning, shoveling, weeding, etc