Agricultural Construction Worker

Job description

Perform manual and mechanized tasks associated with construction of farm buildings and facilities. Clean and prepare construction site to eliminate possible hazards. Build/repair farm buildings and structures on farm property. Build/repair fences. Install concrete walls and sidewalks. Install doors, steel frames, plastic coverings, shade cloth, caulking structures, sewage or irrigation systems, and other fixtures. Position, join, align, or seal structural components such as concrete wall sections or pipes. Install HVAC systems, heaters, fans, electrical and/or propane systems. Perform building weatherization tasks, such as repairing windows, adding insulation, or applying weather-stripping materials. Provide assistance to craft workers such as carpenters, plasterers, or masons. Clean and prepare building site, dig trenches and ditches, backfill excavations, set braces to support excavation, and erect scaffolding. Compact or level ground to grade specifications. Remove rubble, debris, and other waste materials. Operate construction tools and equipment including, but not limited to, air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment. Use and operate and tools, equipment, and instruments safely, with or without direction.

Workers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer’s products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.

Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.

Outdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker’s ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements.

Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a proficient manner without close supervision.

Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker’s Sabbath or federal holidays. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time.

TERMINATION. All workers will be subject to a five-day trial period, during which the employer will evaluate workers' performance of required tasks. Employer reserves the right to terminate a worker at the conclusion of the trial period if the worker’s performance fails to satisfy the employer’s reasonable expectations, or is otherwise unacceptable.

Special Requirements

This job requires a minimum of 3 months of construction experience handling both manual and mechanized tasks. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs.