Bus Driver/ Assistant Supervisors

Job description

All Activities: Workers will perform all job specifications as instructed by the Farm Manager or Crew Supervisor. Each worker will receive and identification badge to be used during activities and throughout the employment period. Duties may vary from time to time and may include all of the following job specifications:

Bus drivers/assistant supervisors will transport workers to and from work-sites from employer provided housing, assist with supervising workers, while assisting with fieldwork activities as necessary. Twenty-five percent of the workers responsibilities will consist of transporting workers using a specified route on specific schedules depending upon production needs. The role of the bus driver/assistant supervisor will require adherence to DOT safety regulations, safe vehicle maintenance, as well as several farm responsibilities while not transporting workers during work shift. Workers are required to take workers once a week to the bank, grocery store, and to the laundromat.

Five percent of each workers responsibilities may be comprised of inspecting a vehicle, checking gas, oil, and water levels. Reporting and coordinating minor repairs to vehicles such as changing tires, and following all maintenance-scheduled requirements. Fifteen percent of the workers time encompass completing daily logs to document all passengers, mileage driven, vehicle inspections, use of gas cards, GPS and vehicle as specified by program, as well as reporting all safety incidents.

Assisting Supervisor: Fifty percent of each workers job duties will be occupied with assisting in inspecting the quality of fruit. Verifying that the harvested fruit complies with Rodriguez Citrus Harvesting, Inc.’s quality standards. While supporting the farm supervisor with the supervision of the crew, performing the duties of a stacker, transporting fruit to the cooler, as well as substituting in farm labor activities in case of absences.

Drivers must follow specific routes according to times and schedules indicated by field supervisors/managers. Each worker must comply with DOT safety guidelines and traffic regulation for vehicle operation to ensure passenger and vehicle safety. It’s essential that drivers safeguard passengers confirming each are seated while following safety practices during vehicle operation, regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort. Drivers are required to report delays and accidents immediately. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age, have at least twelve (12) months of bus driving experience, obtain and maintain the required driver’s license, clean driving record, are able to pass criminal background check, and DOT required medical exam.

Bus transportation: The employee will transport workers from the employer provided housing to the farm and from the farm back to the employer provided housing.

Farm equipment operation: The employee may operate farm machinery if assigned by the farm manager. Safely operate tractor, forklift, and other farm equipment. Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions and notify the supervisor when machinery malfunctions. As well as following and adhering to all personal and equipment safety requirements.

Special Requirements

The employer may conduct a criminal background check, and or a drug/alcohol test post-employment at the employers expense. Must be able to pass FLHSMV, obtain and maintain the required CDL or equivalent license, clean driving record, and are able to pass DOT required medical examination.